How do I get better kinder support from Reddit when I make advice posts ?
I recently posted about leaving my job (check my post history) due to ongoing stress and anxiety, and I received a mix of responses. Some were helpful, but others were very critical or alarmist (e.g., saying it would ruin my career), which I didn’t find constructive. As a person with ongoing health issues made worse by stress and anxiety that was literally making me break into hives it wasn’t helpful.
I’m trying to figure out how to ask for advice in a way that leads to more balanced and practical responses rather than extreme or judgmental ones. I was very overwhelmed and not in the best headspace when I wrote the previous posts as my anxiety had peaked but I do feel like within the posts and comments I provided enough information.
For context, I made the decision after struggling with significant stress symptoms over several months, and I do have a plan for next steps (including support from a recruiter and previous experience in my field). I wasn’t really looking to debate whether I should have quit as it was clear I was at my wits end but rather how to move forward in the best way. I am taking some time off now to relax and focus on my health.
My questions are:
How can I phrase advice posts so people focus on giving practical, constructive input instead of judging past decisions?
Are there specific subreddits or ways of framing situations that tend to attract more thoughtful or measured responses?
I would really like to make the most of Reddit and not have it be a detriment to my mental health.
Posted May 1, 2026, 11:34 AM UTC