Community Overview
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 98K members. It uses a forum format for communication.
Roughly 18K 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.
On Reddit
98K Members
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +18K members
Growth: +22.5% / year
Member 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: 11K members
2015
+237 new
2016
+1K new
2017
+2K new
2022
+43K new
2023
+10K new
2024
+15K new
2025
+15K new
2026
+11K new
Past year (monthly)
- Aug: 1K members
- Sep: 942 members
- Oct: 947 members
- 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: 208 members
August 2025
+1K new
September 2025
+942 new
October 2025
+947 new
November 2025
+2K new
December 2025
+2K new
January 2026
+2K new
February 2026
+1K new
March 2026
+2K new
April 2026
+2K new
May 2026
+2K new
June 2026
+2K new
July 2026
+208 new
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 Wanted51 posts in the past month
- Myself Human Guniea pig - 5th Medication change now
- Working and being bipolar
- It's so frustrating that I can't lose weight unless I'm hypomanic
#151Advice WantedMyself Human Guniea pig - 5th Medication change now · Working and being bipolar · It's so frustrating that I can't lose weight unless I'm hypomanic - Trigger Warning18 posts in the past month
- I genuinely cannot get the idea of suicide out of my head.
- Maybe not say anything? Maybe not kill the mood?
- Has anyone else found that NO medication works for them?
#218Trigger WarningI genuinely cannot get the idea of suicide out of my head. · Maybe not say anything? Maybe not kill the mood? · Has anyone else found that NO medication works for them? - Venting17 posts in the past month
- This sub is NOT FOR SOS!!!!
- Manic depressive journaling
- “I’m out of my depth here” -new therapist
#317VentingThis sub is NOT FOR SOS!!!! · Manic depressive journaling · “I’m out of my depth here” -new therapist - Medication Question15 posts in the past month
- Can you still get a hypomanic episode while medicated?
- What would happen if people who weren't diagnosed with BD take medications for BD?
- Anyone on a GLP-1 for weight loss or lost a lot of weight while medicated for BP2?
#415Medication QuestionCan you still get a hypomanic episode while medicated? · What would happen if people who weren't diagnosed with BD take medications for BD? · Anyone on a GLP-1 for weight loss or lost a lot of weight while medicated for BP2? - Good News9 posts in the past month
- Happy with myself
- Long Hair Finally
- I Am Proud of You.
#59Good NewsHappy with myself · Long Hair Finally · I Am Proud of You.
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
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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 98K 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.
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