r/BPDlovedones

Community Overview

About r/BPDlovedones

"r/ BPD Loved Ones" is a support forum and safe space for people to discuss the challenges and abuse they have endured at the hands of an abusive person with borderline personality disorder (BPD).

The community at a glance

r/BPDlovedones is a Subreddit for Mental Health and Relationships with roughly 143K members. It has been around since 2014. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Relationships topic page.

Roughly 30K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Bpd, Relationship, and Relationships. Product recommendations often mention book and therapy.

On Reddit
Established 2014
143K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +30K members
Growth: +26.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2021: 44K members
  • 2022: 17K members
  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 18K members
  • 2025: 20K members
  • 2026: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 47 members

Topics

  • Bpd
    122 posts in the past month
    #1
    Bpd
    122
  • Relationship
    96 posts in the past month
    #2
    Relationship
    96
  • Relationships
    36 posts in the past month
    #3
    Relationships
    36
  • Breakup
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Breakup
    34
  • Relationship Issues
    18 posts in the past month
    #5
    Relationship Issues
    18

Flair

  • BPD Behaviors & Traits
    21 posts in the past month
    1. My (36) GFwBPD (33) physically assaulted me the other day, but is now ANGRY at me???!!
    2. AND…. She is already with a new guy
    3. Common Denominator - do they ever realize it?
    #1
    BPD Behaviors & Traits
    My (36) GFwBPD (33) physically assaulted me the other day, but is now ANGRY at me???!! · AND…. She is already with a new guy · Common Denominator - do they ever realize it?
    21
  • Uncoupling Journey
    13 posts in the past month
    1. How was dating post exwBPD
    2. The last time I saw her
    3. As If She's In Another Realm...
    #2
    Uncoupling Journey
    How was dating post exwBPD · The last time I saw her · As If She's In Another Realm...
    13
  • Learning about BPD
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Is it me or are most posts here about BPD women?
    2. Sexual contact with BPD?
    3. Partner says they have CPTSD and Autism, not BPD, but exhibit 7/10 DSMV BPD symptoms
    #3
    Learning about BPD
    Is it me or are most posts here about BPD women? · Sexual contact with BPD? · Partner says they have CPTSD and Autism, not BPD, but exhibit 7/10 DSMV BPD symptoms
    11
  • Focusing on Me :redditgold:
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Quick fix for when you miss them: imagine being married and stuck
    2. Was a fun read tho
    3. Recuerda que escogerte a ti mismo TAMBIÉN ES UNA MUESTRA DE AMOR.
    #4
    Focusing on Me :redditgold:
    Quick fix for when you miss them: imagine being married and stuck · Was a fun read tho · Recuerda que escogerte a ti mismo TAMBIÉN ES UNA MUESTRA DE AMOR.
    6
  • Non-Romantic interactions
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Do you ever ask them not to do or say anything...
    2. I thought I was free
    3. Trying to make sense of my weird friendship with an older guy with BPD
    #5
    Non-Romantic interactions
    Do you ever ask them not to do or say anything... · I thought I was free · Trying to make sense of my weird friendship with an older guy with BPD
    5

Product recommendations

  • book
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Can someone recommend a book about dealing with an adult child with possible BPD?
    2. I recommend reading this book
    3. I have undiagnosed BPD (maybe fleas) and got discarded by a girl who was diagnosed with BPD. What books do you recommend I read to help get over the damage and identify my own issues?
    #1
    book
    Can someone recommend a book about dealing with an adult child with possible BPD? · I recommend reading this book · I have undiagnosed BPD (maybe fleas) and got discarded by a girl who was diagnosed with BPD. What books do you recommend I read to help get over the damage and identify my own issues?
    16
  • therapy
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Highly recommend attending therapy
    2. Highly recommend seeing a therapist in order to break free
    3. I went to therapy after the abuse. I recommend it
    #2
    therapy
    Highly recommend attending therapy · Highly recommend seeing a therapist in order to break free · I went to therapy after the abuse. I recommend it
    4

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/BPDlovedones for?
Best for Mental Health and Relationships enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/BPDlovedones 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/BPDlovedones have?
Roughly 143K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/BPDlovedones on?
r/BPDlovedones 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/BPDlovedones cover?
On the Hive Index, r/BPDlovedones is organized under Mental Health, Relationships.
How do I join r/BPDlovedones?
You can join r/BPDlovedones 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.