Don’t worry — you aren’t alone. As patients and family members of patients with bipolar disorder, we understand what it’s like to struggle with the condition. In fact, we can probably relate to it on some level. We often feel as though we are at a crossroads in our lives. On one hand, we want to continue being ourselves and be a good person no matter what. On the other hand, we also know that our best chance of success will come if we are able to cope with our own issues before trying to help others deal with theirs. That’s when support from others can really help. Luckily, there are plenty of ways that you can play a role in supporting someone who is pregnant from your perspective and support them through their pregnancy as well. Here is everything you need to know about support pregnant men when you have bipolar disorder How do I support my pregnant friend when I have bipolar disorder? If you have an eating disorder or other mental health issue that interferes with your ability to Socialize or experience around people normally (like Pregnant men), you may find it difficult to get out into the world and socialize around people because of your illness. This makes following up with friends even more difficult because group activities become almost unsafe for you because of your anxiety and depression! Fortunately, there are some things you can do to ease these fears: • Get approval from your parents first before getting approval from anyone else
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## You may want to ask for approval first before getting approval from anyone else. This is understandable, but it can also be harmful. Before you say “yes” to anything, make sure you understand how your friend would feel about the decision. Try to imagine what it would be like if you were able to say “yes” to everything and everyone in your life. If you can’t figure it out for yourself, someone else can — or at least, they should. If you want approval, ask your friend for it. This can seem like asking for it in advance, but it’s actually a great thing to do. You not only show them how much you depend on them, you also show them how much you love them! Your friends can use this to support you in a variety of ways: Pregnant men are often very protective of their partners. This can make them appear intimidating or even scary to new couples. It can also make partners feel Inventorying this potential danger can make you feel nervous or unsure of yourself. It can also make your partner feel stupid for having a problem with you. Accept that you have your own boundaries and that they don’t have to follow them! 3. Example of how Pregnant men help others: “This is so important. Please help me.”