Reddit is built on engagement, but for millions of users, clicking "Post" triggers physical panic. We've uncovered a specific, high-intensity pain point within the massive mental health niche.
The Market Gap: Despite Reddit having 500M+ users, a significant portion—including the 500k+ members of r/socialanxiety—lurks in silence. They want to connect but are terrified of immediate negative feedback or "karma" rejection. Existing tools like RES focus on power users, leaving this vulnerable segment completely unserved.
The Validation: This isn't just theory. A recent post in r/socialanxiety titled "Trying to post and comment is torture" hit a 98% upvote ratio. The comments are a goldmine of feature requests: users are literally asking for "delayed reply visibility" and "safe community ratings" to help them cope.
The Solution & Unique Angle: AnxiPost is a browser extension that acts as a psychological buffer. It offers:
Delayed Reply Visibility: Hide notifications for 1-24 hours to prevent immediate anxiety spikes.
Safe Subreddit Ratings: A proprietary database of communities with high "positivity" scores.
Karma Builder: Guided, low-risk commenting paths to help users build confidence incrementally.
The Opportunity: This is a perfect project for a solo dev or small team:
Massive Audience: 7.5% of US adults have social anxiety; r/Anxiety alone has 1.2M members.
Low Complexity: A browser extension is a manageable MVP with low overhead.
Clear Monetization: Mental health users are accustomed to subscription models (e.g., Calm, Headspace). A $4.99/mo Pro tier is a highly realistic goal.
This is a rare chance to build a product that provides genuine social utility while tapping into a highly motivated, underserved market.
Want to build this? The full Product Requirement Document includes market analysis, user stories, a go-to-market strategy, and more.