r/offmychest
A mutually supportive community where deeply emotional things you can't tell people you know can be told. Whether it's long-standing…
How to think about r/offmychest
This community serves as a safe haven for individuals to express their deepest emotions and thoughts that they may not feel comfortable sharing with those in their personal lives. Members can discuss a wide range of topics, from trauma and personal struggles to moments of joy and relief. The distinct focus on emotional support and mutual understanding fosters a compassionate environment where vulnerability is welcomed and encouraged.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically individuals seeking emotional relief and connection. The demographic spans various ages, but many are likely young adults and teens who are navigating complex feelings and experiences. The vibe is supportive and empathetic, with members valuing authenticity and openness in sharing their stories and listening to others.
Posting culture
Content that resonates emotionally tends to thrive, including personal anecdotes, confessions, and reflections on life experiences. Posts that lack sincerity or come off as overly promotional are often downvoted. The community encourages regular engagement, with members frequently sharing their thoughts and responding to others, creating a dynamic and interactive atmosphere.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as overt promotion or marketing tactics are likely to be met with hostility. Instead, brands can engage by fostering genuine conversations around mental health and emotional well-being, perhaps by sharing resources or supporting relevant discussions. Authenticity and a focus on community support are key; brands should prioritize listening and contributing meaningfully rather than promoting products directly.
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What r/offmychest talks about
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Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Enchilada_Lover
- u/Valuable-Side-766
- u/GalaxiGazer
- u/Pirocaboa
- u/After4yearsthey
- u/Sufficient-Quit-8854
- u/Rich-Childhood-4419
- u/New-Organization3527
- u/throwing_this_shit_
- u/Ok_Independence_579
- u/Primary-Remote5203
- u/Alternative_Sink_483
- u/PM_ME_PARR0TS
- u/Mamma-lana
- u/nasytuna
- u/throwawyahahahb
- u/MiyanoKuori
- u/Own_Introduction7923
- u/milena_sk_
- u/ultimaticity
- u/Fancy-Wally
- u/salemsocks
- u/MrBiggumsII
- u/moggieree
- u/throwawaycheaterhubb
- u/SnooGadgets8467
- u/Ecstatic_Memory5185
- u/lil_kitten222
- u/coolgirl_2265
- u/Prize_Effort_4478
- u/Local_Middle8134
- u/ComicDuhComic
- u/throwawayxx0099
- u/Twewkz
- u/Ching241
- u/Grouchy-Hawk-1873
- u/nottalistener
- u/Stepmomanddad
- u/dontwantacaraway
- u/CheesyBoxy
- u/No_Sandwich19
- u/kilomikecharlie
- u/Outrageous-Device669
- u/PurpleMerple
- u/boneyardlurker
- u/JulioFoolio013
- u/Waste_Alternative698
- u/obvusthrowawayobv
- u/DJ-Funtime-Foxy
- u/Brssps
- u/HeadSpaceAtMax
- u/OkWeird2265
- u/Difficult_Data1807
- u/DazedAndConfused5000
- u/FirstImpressions38
- u/Additional-Light9289
- u/Neat_Seat7458
- u/throwRA_Eli
- u/scientificchick49
- u/Unhappy_Ad_666
- u/lonesomebeetroot
- u/Throwaway_048393
- u/clarabear10123
- u/Throwaway1000897
- u/frienddinner
- u/gimmethedeetz
- u/account2003xxx
- u/authorsomin
- u/throwaway971673962
- u/throwaway_inherit8
- u/luckybeyondallreason
- u/SquidEyez500
- u/i_have_crunchy_skin
- u/luh_roy
- u/Psychonaughty
- u/3cWizard
- u/Usual-Candidate-8391
- u/Mikayj
- u/dooa_123
- u/terminallyflipped
- u/Snufffluf
- u/bobbyfrog1020
- u/Ill-Asparagus6542
- u/usmann368999
- u/janewalch
- u/geminijukebox
- u/laxxrick
- u/Glum_Buffalo9286
- u/AcceptableMaximum131
- u/throwaway10321010
- u/ThrowRAXOPM
- u/RAthrowaway12534
- u/ThrowAwayDuh1972836
- u/ribattinolv
- u/throwaway1231230981
- u/yourwrongdoings
- u/moonswallower
- u/sethrage17
- u/clygreen
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Ok_Independence_579
- u/Primary-Remote5203
- u/Pirocaboa
- u/Enchilada_Lover
- u/Valuable-Side-766
- u/lonesomebeetroot
- u/Alternative_Sink_483
- u/Throwaway_048393
- u/clarabear10123
- u/Throwaway1000897
- u/frienddinner
- u/Sufficient-Quit-8854
- u/After4yearsthey
- u/gimmethedeetz
- u/account2003xxx
- u/nasytuna
- u/authorsomin
- u/throwaway971673962
- u/throwaway_inherit8
- u/luckybeyondallreason
- u/SquidEyez500
- u/i_have_crunchy_skin
- u/luh_roy
- u/Psychonaughty
- u/3cWizard
- u/Usual-Candidate-8391
- u/PM_ME_PARR0TS
- u/MiyanoKuori
- u/throwawyahahahb
- u/Mikayj
- u/Outrageous-Device669
- u/dooa_123
- u/terminallyflipped
- u/Snufffluf
- u/bobbyfrog1020
- u/Ill-Asparagus6542
- u/usmann368999
- u/Mamma-lana
- u/janewalch
- u/geminijukebox
- u/laxxrick
- u/Glum_Buffalo9286
- u/AcceptableMaximum131
- u/throwaway10321010
- u/ThrowRAXOPM
- u/RAthrowaway12534
- u/ThrowAwayDuh1972836
- u/ribattinolv
- u/throwaway1231230981
- u/Own_Introduction7923
- u/yourwrongdoings
- u/moonswallower
- u/sethrage17
- u/clygreen
- u/WorthFinancial2118
- u/aproudmom
- u/tiramxsu
- u/BothAd7527
- u/Imightbeapsycho
- u/Burymeinanalog
- u/TasteDramatic9043
- u/YamI_likethis
- u/analtisanaltisanalt
- u/Professional_Lab2743
- u/xerox-of-a-xerox
- u/PrayedMango
- u/throwaway20393r3wj34
- u/datingishardthrwaway
- u/YourRoyalPantness
- u/Whatswrongwithmejeez
- u/QuilAtern
- u/milena_sk_
- u/WifeCheated9263
- u/barrettcoldyron
- u/LowkeyHornyBisexual
- u/areyoubawkingtome
- u/ThrowHallin
- u/salemsocks
- u/Justadvice1234
- u/CatOwnerVictim
- u/MythicalDesign
- u/Alert_Astronaut_9102
- u/JanB587
- u/KissedMyCyster
- u/Accurate_Habit_5515
- u/Fancy-Wally
- u/KaylaaIsHere
- u/Lidely3
- u/Fine-Bear-5216
- u/mrsmom444
- u/JBDanes12
- u/Solidacid
- u/lordekiwi
- u/Zaubermaus_3
- u/slimanshady
- u/thatguydotjava
- u/Izzatrowawae
- u/Top-Juice9752
- u/BHasABeard
Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/StnMtn_
- u/CanAhJustSay
- u/CaptainWellingtonIII
- u/MadamnedMary
- u/OtherMikeP
- u/doodscool
- u/pufferfisherbaby
- u/ThatRedheadMom
- u/RebaKitten
- u/KMCINWNY
- u/pnkflyd99
- u/Ginboy32
- u/Bubashii
- u/matt314159
- u/PerplexedPoppy
- u/Drblackcobra
- u/call-me-mama-t
- u/cassowary32
- u/MyUsernameIsMehh
- u/ThiccSchnitzel37
- u/Beginning-Bed9364
- u/RagingAubergine
- u/Trash_Panda_Leaves
- u/RubAggressive3520
- u/Life-Yogurtcloset-98
- u/Sunshine-N-gumdrops
- u/zelduhbby
- u/UnicornKitt3n
- u/CuriousPenguinSocks
- u/dessertandcheese
- u/IrreverantBard
- u/mrbittykat
- u/jaydenB44
- u/Ok_Requirement_3564
- u/Keelykalgrubber
- u/endthe_suffering
- u/Tinsel-Fop
- u/DiscountAdvertising
- u/Cris_x
- u/SnooGiraffes4091
- u/Burrito_Loyalist
- u/SanchezPrime
- u/littledreamyone
- u/Inevitable-Okra-3229
- u/court_milpool
- u/Drops-of-Q
- u/ynocfyinco
- u/pedestrianwanderlust
- u/lightingtrees
- u/Tropilic
- u/geekitude
- u/mamawantsallama
- u/pianist3494
- u/word-document69
- u/ExternalSpeaker9
- u/Resagarden
- u/Ok_Mention_3308
- u/AssassiNerd
- u/Weak_Construction_85
- u/runthereszombies
- u/JOEYMAMI2015
- u/mango2chocolate
- u/Dear-Unit1666
- u/Towtruck_73
- u/Sunsetfreedom
- u/Svataben
- u/Unidentifiedten
- u/optimistic_fish2068
- u/tropicalazure
- u/EllaAv
- u/Frosty-Squirrel-8200
- u/MsBlondeViking
- u/Game2Late
- u/Turbulent_Meet_5687
- u/LustInMyThoughts
- u/upstatestruggler
- u/Bonbonnibles
- u/Praescribo
- u/Trysh48383636483i7
- u/KingBenjamin97
- u/rosie4568
- u/Sistine25
- u/Glassfern
- u/d1scworld
- u/No-Kaleidoscope4356
- u/Front_World205
- u/DreyaNova
- u/Buffalo-Empty
- u/midnight_reborn
- u/anonymousforever
- u/FawkesFire13
- u/christinagoldielocks
- u/thepumagirl
- u/FailureCloud
- u/Thebadguy3000
- u/ChiWhiteSox247
- u/elly996
- u/Dar4125
- u/ube1kenobi
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Inevitable-Okra-3229
- u/jw1299
- u/NotTrynaMakeWaves
- u/someweirdoh
- u/drylolly
- u/Low-Fishing3948
- u/LordFondleJoy
- u/MiguelMSC
- u/Euphoric_Sweet6709
- u/HarlequinMadness
- u/mifeandwother
- u/Front_World205
- u/JBunnyx24
- u/Vlxxrd
- u/SpaceBoggled
- u/Potato-Boi-69
- u/littledreamyone
- u/pandabearlover03
- u/KelloxQQ
- u/oxiraneobx
- u/julzferacia
- u/coldgator
- u/olive-rain
- u/rubythebean
- u/katielady13
- u/angelbunnymuffinhead
- u/nwglamourguy
- u/Free-Somewhere-1643
- u/Bio-Manic
- u/dadbod9000
- u/Odd_Fellow_2112
- u/baddiwadkrovvy
- u/PixulatedFuture
- u/anonymousforever
- u/Life-Yogurtcloset-98
- u/bl0ndi3_
- u/In_Dreams_Begin
- u/Much_Difference
- u/Savings-Spirit-3702
- u/sabbahaya
- u/chucky-chucky
- u/iProxForcex
- u/gucumatzquetzal
- u/Frostitute_85
- u/224109a
- u/TimeLordHatKid123
- u/nighttimetodie09
- u/LongbowTurncoat
- u/MoldyMustardPackets
- u/autopsis
- u/vyraix
- u/vuribe666
- u/TisforToaster
- u/Vicky7133
- u/frodosbitch
- u/bftcccmbcc
- u/CmmdrSparkles
- u/PEUSCLE
- u/Orphan_Izzy
- u/ShawarmaOrigins
- u/jaydenB44
- u/thosefuckinsquirrels
- u/Old_Application_4069
- u/Lone_Narrator
- u/restless_otter
- u/mistakenusernames
- u/Beginning-Bed9364
- u/Annual_Crow4215
- u/kr85
- u/MyUsernameIsMehh
- u/bflamingo63
- u/Busy_Conflict527
- u/humaniteer
- u/connaisseuseenchips
- u/tractorchick
- u/Blueheron77
- u/i_heavenly_i
- u/Dark-Haven-Witch
- u/Slight_Knight
- u/Get_your_grape_juice
- u/Xx_calpal_xx
- u/Foreverforgettable
- u/Bellesdiner0228
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- u/afterglow99
- u/LittleBunneh
- u/Iz_Buckner
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- u/Sweet-Strawberry-119
- u/callmelegman
- u/Ironhammer32
- u/forgotthatuexisted
- u/Glitterycock
- u/getitoffmychestpleas
- u/stewieroids
- u/cari_chan
- u/nikki0219
- u/kemosabe6296
- u/FrolleinRonja
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FAQ
r/offmychest — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/offmychest have?
r/offmychest has approximately 3,399,193 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/offmychest created?
r/offmychest was created on October 23, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/offmychest about?
This community serves as a safe haven for individuals to express their deepest emotions and thoughts that they may not feel comfortable sharing with those in their personal lives. Members can discuss a wide range of topics, from trauma and personal struggles to moments of joy and relief. The distinct focus on emotional support and mutual understanding fosters a compassionate…
What subreddits are similar to r/offmychest?
Communities similar to r/offmychest include r/trueoffmychest, r/relationship_advice, r/askwomen, r/dating_advice, r/casualconversation.
Who are the most active posters on r/offmychest?
The most frequent posters on r/offmychest include u/[deleted], u/Enchilada_Lover, u/Valuable-Side-766.
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