Posted by Kingfish on December 8, 2000, at 15:03:28
In reply to Re: genetic/environmental vs. human beings, posted by Rzip on December 8, 2000, at 14:35:53
I am 29 and have been married 8 years with no children. I go back and forth on this subject, which I'm sure drives my poor husband crazy. Mental illness, depression and bipolar disorder, run in my family, too.
I think it's a very legitimate question and am impressed that you're already considering it. I don't know the answer. I imagine that if you find a treament that works really well for you, you'll feel more up to the task of having a family when the time is right and, as was mentioned previously, you'll have the benefit of being sensitive to the possibilty of it happening in your children. Remember we can pass many "defective" genes to our children without knowing it, and yet sometimes the illness doesn't show up - some members of my family are fine.
Re: finding someone who will deal this - if he's not willing to compromise for you and understand this concern, forget it. It is absolutely imperative to fall in love with someone who falls in love with you and to be devoted to each other regardless of life's set backs.
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