Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is a supportive online forum for everyone affected by bipolar

A safe and secure space to discuss the challenges you face and to share your experiences with others.

To keep the eCommunity safe, everyone who joins agrees to abide by our House Rules and our team of moderators are here to keep things running smoothly.

The eCommunity has over 10,000 members and is a free service supported by donations.

To use the eCommunity you just need to complete a brief online registration form, after which you'll have access 24 hours a day.

(Please note former members before October 2018 will also need to re-register and complete the registration form).

If you have any queries about the forum email the eCommunity moderators

Together, we can support the person behind the diagnosis of bipolar.

Latest

Who Takes Care?

Who takes care of the carer? A question that doesn’t get asked often enough, if at all. It never even occurred to Nicky to ask. He was too wrapped up in his own bipolar nightmare to consider it.
Money, money, money: bipolar and spending

Carolyn shares how having bipolar can cause her to overspend and how she's learning to manage her money
Bipolar UK Webinar - South

This webinar will feature speakers who will discuss bipolar treatments and coping with side effects, the benefits of a support group and lived experience of being treated for bipolar.
living with a secret

At Sixteen years old, Nicky was away at boarding school, was weighed down by the black clouds that were enveloping him.His secret sapped his positivity, confidence and esteem.

Bipolar UK Mood Scale

Our mood scale can help you to keep track of your moods, and to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse
How do I know if I have bipolar?

What are the common signs of bipolar disorder
Join our eCommunity

Our eCommunity is an anonymous and supportive online forum for anyone affected by bipolar to chat and share experiences. it is also for those who think they may have bipolar.
Is there a test for bipolar?

How can you get a confirmation of bipolar disorder?
What causes bipolar?

Find out what we know about the causes of bipolar
Could mood swings mean bipolar?

An introduction to bipolar and how monitoring your moods and behaviour can help
Speak to our Peer Support Line

Free support and information from our helpline which is staffed by people who are affected by bipolar.
If I experience mood swings does that mean I have bipolar?

How bipolar mood swings are classified using a the Bipolar UK mood scale
What is rapid cycling bipolar?

Read about rapid cycling, a type of bipolar disorder
Bipolar UK Mood Diary

Using this mood diary alongside our mood scale will help you keep track of your moods, allowing you to spot your patterns, triggers and any early warning signs of a relapse.