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 99K 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
99K Members
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchYearly: +18K members
Growth: +22.7% / 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: 12K members
2015
+237 new
2016
+1K new
2017
+2K new
2022
+43K new
2023
+10K new
2024
+15K new
2025
+15K new
2026
+12K 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: 1K 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
+1K 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 Wanted44 posts in the past month
- Went down this rabbit hole
- Do you have your own psychiatrist?
- Therapist said it would be best if I went to the hospital, but I cannot go for the same reasons most people cant. What can I do instead?
#144Advice WantedWent down this rabbit hole · Do you have your own psychiatrist? · Therapist said it would be best if I went to the hospital, but I cannot go for the same reasons most people cant. What can I do instead? - Venting25 posts in the past month
- I feel like every cry for help I give my spouse just goes like this and idk what to do anymore. For two months I've been helping them through bad day after bad day. When do I get a break from the emotional labor? When do I get to have the breakdown?
- 30M Hate This
- Please tell me someone else has felt like this and made it through
#225VentingI feel like every cry for help I give my spouse just goes like this and idk what to do anymore. For two months I've been helping them through bad day after bad day. When do I get a break from the emotional labor? When do I get to have the breakdown? · 30M Hate This · Please tell me someone else has felt like this and made it through - Trigger Warning14 posts in the past month
- I'm sure I'm not alone in this.
- spiralling about antipsychotic weight gain
- I’m in remission
#314Trigger WarningI'm sure I'm not alone in this. · spiralling about antipsychotic weight gain · I’m in remission - Medication Question12 posts in the past month
- Doctor INSISTS Lamictal will prevent manic episodes. All research says otherwise?
- Why am I manic on Lamictal?
- Lamotrigine
#412Medication QuestionDoctor INSISTS Lamictal will prevent manic episodes. All research says otherwise? · Why am I manic on Lamictal? · Lamotrigine - Good News8 posts in the past month
- Bipolar artist again
- Its me (bipolar artist) again!
- Update: Celebration! I threw out my morphine!!
#58Good NewsBipolar artist again · Its me (bipolar artist) again! · Update: Celebration! I threw out my morphine!!
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 99K 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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- Views /mo
- 9
- Visitors /mo
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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