r/BipolarSOs is a subreddit with 55k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses bipolar, relationship, partner, breakup, and struggling.
Being in a relationship where one or both partners have bipolar disorder is not easy. This sub is a place that people can come for advice or just to vent so that we do not affect our significant others with our emotions. There are a couple of already popular bipolar subs but having a specific sub just for relationships is important in order to facilitate a community of support. Posts are often about sensitive issues. Please follow our rules and make sure to be supportive.
Popular Themes in r/BipolarSOs
#1
Pain & Anger
: "She Committed Suicide. I Can’t Process it"
18 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Long term BP spouse here - 20 years together this week. Just some things that I have learned."
15 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I created a survival guide for people whose partners have bipolar."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BipolarSOs
#1
Bipolar
: "Has anyone else noticed how little support exists for partners of people with Bipolar?"
110 posts
#2
Relationship
: "This Relationship is destroying my mental health"
109 posts
#3
Partner
: "Partner of 22 years left and now I think I realise what was happening"
59 posts
#4
Breakup
: "6 months after Breakup and still reeling"
47 posts
#5
Struggling
41 posts
#6
Support
: "Has anyone else noticed how little Support exists for partners of people with bipolar?"
29 posts
#7
Discard
: "it gets better (bp Discard aftermath)"
29 posts
#8
Episode
: "First Episode.. wtf just happened"
19 posts
#9
Advice
: "Advice please"
17 posts
#10
Medication
: "BPSO off meds"
15 posts
Flair Used in r/BipolarSOs
#1
Advice Needed
: "This relationship is destroying my mental health"
56 posts
#2
Feeling Sad
: "Anybody else miss their partner?"
48 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Has anyone else noticed how little support exists for partners of people with bipolar?"
35 posts
#4
frustrated / vent
: "Is anyone else sick of the pity party or is it just me?"
19 posts
#5
Divorce
: "It’s officially over. Thank you!"
16 posts
#6
Encouragement
: "I just want to hug this whole group"
12 posts
#7
Advice to Give
: "Never. Date. Someone. Unmedicated."
8 posts
#8
Happiness & Positivity
: "A heartfelt thank you"
2 posts
#9
Needing Encouragement
: "Here we go again..."
2 posts
#10
General Question About BP
: "Why isn’t there paranoia when it comes to hypersexuality?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/BipolarSOs
Yearly
+7k members(14.7%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026