r/BipolarReddit

Community Overview

About r/BipolarReddit

A subreddit for people with bipolar disorder to discuss who we are, how we think and what helps us cope in life.

The community at a glance

r/BipolarReddit is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 115K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 15K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bipolar, Medication, and Symptoms. Product recommendations often mention books and meds.

On Reddit
Established 2009
115K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +15K members
Growth: +14.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 8K members
  • 2019: 14K members
  • 2020: 11K members
  • 2021: 12K members
  • 2023: 21K members
  • 2024: 8K members
  • 2025: 9K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 357 members

Topics

  • Bipolar
    118 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bipolar
    118
  • Medication
    59 posts in the past month
    #2
    Medication
    59
  • Symptoms
    54 posts in the past month
    #3
    Symptoms
    54
  • Depression
    48 posts in the past month
    #4
    Depression
    48
  • Mania
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Mania
    36

Flair

  • Medication
    22 posts in the past month
    1. does seroquel do anything except make you tired?
    2. I'm so frustrated with my psych - they wont listen and i feel like im being gaslit
    3. Lithium
    #1
    Medication
    does seroquel do anything except make you tired? · I'm so frustrated with my psych - they wont listen and i feel like im being gaslit · Lithium
    22
  • Discussion
    18 posts in the past month
    1. I’m Not Just Taking Meds For My Own Good, But For Society’s Good
    2. Should I ask for my full diagnosis?
    3. To people who dont take antipsychotics full time but prn, how long do you stay on antipsychotics after stabilising the episode?
    #2
    Discussion
    I’m Not Just Taking Meds For My Own Good, But For Society’s Good · Should I ask for my full diagnosis? · To people who dont take antipsychotics full time but prn, how long do you stay on antipsychotics after stabilising the episode?
    18
  • SOS!
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Well it’s over for me
    2. I am in the 136 ward again
    3. 在大陆的双相病友有可以交流的吗
    #3
    SOS!
    Well it’s over for me · I am in the 136 ward again · 在大陆的双相病友有可以交流的吗
    5
  • Content Warning
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Extremely tough day. Kindness needed
    2. Idk what to do. I need advice.
    3. Cant trust my dad ..
    #4
    Content Warning
    Extremely tough day. Kindness needed · Idk what to do. I need advice. · Cant trust my dad ..
    4
  • Friend/Family
    3 posts in the past month
    1. When your partner leaves because of your mental health struggles
    2. A Partner Hoping to Learn, Understand, and Support the LOML
    3. I feel like we're screwing up our kids & I don't know what to do
    #5
    Friend/Family
    When your partner leaves because of your mental health struggles · A Partner Hoping to Learn, Understand, and Support the LOML · I feel like we're screwing up our kids & I don't know what to do
    3

Product recommendations

  • books
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Can you recommend me good books about/with Bipolarity as an important point?
    2. the thought: But im gonna die anyways, has been lingering in my brain for over 7 months now, any BOOKS you’d recommended?
    3. Update: can anyone recommend some specific DBT/CBT or guided meditation workbooks?
    #1
    books
    Can you recommend me good books about/with Bipolarity as an important point? · the thought: But im gonna die anyways, has been lingering in my brain for over 7 months now, any BOOKS you’d recommended? · Update: can anyone recommend some specific DBT/CBT or guided meditation workbooks?
    14
  • meds
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best med for anhedonia?
    2. Best meds/treatment?
    3. best antipsychotics for bipolar depression?
    #2
    meds
    Best med for anhedonia? · Best meds/treatment? · best antipsychotics for bipolar depression?
    10

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/BipolarReddit for?
Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/BipolarReddit free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/BipolarReddit have?
Roughly 115K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/BipolarReddit on?
r/BipolarReddit runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/BipolarReddit cover?
On the Hive Index, r/BipolarReddit is organized under Mental Health.
How do I join r/BipolarReddit?
You can join r/BipolarReddit by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mental Health communities like?
Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, loneliness, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Find online support groups, peer support networks, and online therapy resources. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support.

Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
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25
Visitors /mo
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0
Referrals /mo
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