About r/bipolar2
This community is a peer support space focused on those living with Bipolar II. Everyone from the Bipolar Spectrum are welcome including loved ones, allies, and anyone wishing to learn more about Bipolar II.
The community at a glance
r/bipolar2 is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 104K members. It uses a forum format for communication.
Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bipolar, Medication, and Hypomania. Product recommendations often mention medication, book, and mood tracker app.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2015: 237 members
- 2016: 1K members
- 2017: 2K members
- 2022: 43K members
- 2023: 10K members
- 2024: 15K members
- 2025: 15K members
- 2026: 17K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 2K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 1K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 2K members
- Jul: 2K members
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 1K members
Topics
- Bipolar134 posts in the past month#1134Bipolar
- Medication76 posts in the past month#276Medication
- Hypomania31 posts in the past month#331Hypomania
- Diagnosis30 posts in the past month#430Diagnosis
- Depression29 posts in the past month#529Depression
Flair
- Advice Wanted31 posts in the past month
- How many of you guys found out you’re also Autistic?
- Relationships
- Yesterday the floor was moving
#131Advice WantedHow many of you guys found out you’re also Autistic? · Relationships · Yesterday the floor was moving - Venting13 posts in the past month
- Anyone else experience suicidal ideation specifically from shame?
- Currently experiencing psychosis
- Everythings going wrong
#213VentingAnyone else experience suicidal ideation specifically from shame? · Currently experiencing psychosis · Everythings going wrong - Trigger Warning8 posts in the past month
- i think im finally going to do it
- How did you get diagnozed?
- How debilitated are you? Because I can’t move a muscle for real….
#38Trigger Warningi think im finally going to do it · How did you get diagnozed? · How debilitated are you? Because I can’t move a muscle for real…. - Medication Question6 posts in the past month
- Lamotrigine and disruptive crying
- Lamotrigine - how quick?
- Can you guess what they are?
#46Medication QuestionLamotrigine and disruptive crying · Lamotrigine - how quick? · Can you guess what they are? - Newly Diagnosed4 posts in the past month
- Aunty Thinks I’m Using My Diagnoses As An Excuse To Be Lazy
- I’m afraid of gaining weight
- Depressed but hyper after work?
#54Newly DiagnosedAunty Thinks I’m Using My Diagnoses As An Excuse To Be Lazy · I’m afraid of gaining weight · Depressed but hyper after work?
Product recommendations
- medication18 posts in the past month
- What's the best medication for MDD (major depressive disorder)
- What's the best medication for MDD (major depressive disorder)
- Best way to come off Wellbutrin in your experience
#118medicationWhat's the best medication for MDD (major depressive disorder) · What's the best medication for MDD (major depressive disorder) · Best way to come off Wellbutrin in your experience - book12 posts in the past month
- Depressive and Bipolar Disorders (Crash Course Psychology #30) Highly recommend this, it's a great overview
- Highly recommend this book :)
- HIGHLY recommend this book. Changed my life for the better!!
#212bookDepressive and Bipolar Disorders (Crash Course Psychology #30) Highly recommend this, it's a great overview · Highly recommend this book :) · HIGHLY recommend this book. Changed my life for the better!! - mood tracker app9 posts in the past month
- Any mood-tracking free app to recommend?
- I wasn't satisfied with teh emojis on my mood tracker app so I made my own. 10/10 would recommend
- I wasn't satisfied with teh emojis on my mood tracker app so I made my own. 10/10 would recommend
#39mood tracker appAny mood-tracking free app to recommend? · I wasn't satisfied with teh emojis on my mood tracker app so I made my own. 10/10 would recommend · I wasn't satisfied with teh emojis on my mood tracker app so I made my own. 10/10 would recommend
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/bipolar2 for?
- Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/bipolar2 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/bipolar2 have?
- Roughly 104K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/bipolar2 on?
- r/bipolar2 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/bipolar2 cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/bipolar2 is organized under Mental Health.
- How do I join r/bipolar2?
- You can join r/bipolar2 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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- 13
- Visitors /mo
- 1
- Referrals /mo
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