412 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/depression_help Traffic & Engagement r/depression_help Traffic & Engagement
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r/depression_help Most Active Times When r/depression_help Is Most Active
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r/depression_help Flair Performance r/depression_help Flair Performance
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| REQUESTING SUPPORT | 162 (39.5%) | 3 |
| REQUESTING ADVICE | 133 (32.4%) | 3 |
| RANT | 47 (11.5%) | 3 |
| TW: Intense Topics | 26 (6.3%) | 4 |
| PROVIDING ADVICE | 12 (2.9%) | 8 |
| STORY | 12 (2.9%) | 3 |
| PROVIDING SUPPORT | 8 (2.0%) | 2 |
| OTHER | 6 (1.5%) | 3 |
| MOTIVATION | 4 (1.0%) | 7 |
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r/depression_help Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/depression_help
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 55 (13.3%) | 3 | 3 |
| depression | 50 (12.1%) | 5 | 3 |
| know | 41 (9.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| feel | 41 (9.9%) | 2 | 2 |
| i'm | 35 (8.5%) | 3 | 2 |
| life | 33 (8.0%) | 3 | 3 |
| need | 33 (8.0%) | 2 | 1 |
| don't | 30 (7.3%) | 3 | 2 |
| depressed | 28 (6.8%) | 2 | 2 |
| feeling | 20 (4.8%) | 2 | 1 |
r/depression_help Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/depression_help
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/depression_help Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/depression_help
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I've had treatment-resistant depression for decades, and I have one piece of advice
Being Alive Fucking Sucks And I Fucking Hate It
Ending my life on my Birthday
I’m trying, it’s hard but I’m trying
Today is my Birthday!
40F and honestly, I’m exhausted from trying to be okay
what are you actually supposed to do when you’re gonna kill yourself?
What do you use to stop the suicidal thoughts?
There are plenty of things people hear about depression, but some of the most important lessons seem to come from actually experiencing it.
Saw another new therapist today, and I'm convinced there no help for me.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I've had treatment-resistant depression for decades, and I have one piece of advice | 85 | 11 | text | Sep 28 |
| Being Alive Fucking Sucks And I Fucking Hate It | 40 | 47 | text | Sep 14 |
| Ending my life on my Birthday | 35 | 26 | text | Sep 16 |
| I’m trying, it’s hard but I’m trying | 21 | 4 | text | Sep 26 |
| Today is my Birthday! | 18 | 14 | text | Sep 15 |
| 40F and honestly, I’m exhausted from trying to be okay | 16 | 5 | text | Sep 3 |
| what are you actually supposed to do when you’re gonna kill yourself? | 14 | 5 | text | Sep 5 |
| What do you use to stop the suicidal thoughts? | 14 | 14 | text | Sep 18 |
| There are plenty of things people hear about depression, but some of the most important lessons seem to come from actually experiencing it. | 14 | 6 | text | Sep 15 |
| Saw another new therapist today, and I'm convinced there no help for me. | 13 | 15 | text | Sep 11 |
r/depression_help Audience Overlap r/depression_help Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/depression_help FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/depression_help
What's the best time to post on r/depression_help?
Based on posting volume, r/depression_help is most active on Fridays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/depression_help?
r/depression_help averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/depression_help get?
Posts on r/depression_help average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/depression_help get most?
On r/depression_help, most posts are text posts (100%)