Posted by judy1 on January 3, 2004, at 11:32:35
In reply to mood disorders and adoption « Lyrical13, posted by Dr. Bob on December 23, 2003, at 3:56:44
I have 2 children and am dxed with bp1, PTSD, panic disorder, etc. If you are physically able to have children and are concerned about being off meds, please don't be- I successfully navigated pregnancy and I have a history of being hospitalized for mania- and both my children are perfectly 'normal'. If you still want to adopt- Ukranian and Russian adoptions aren't as fussy, but they don't like a history of mental illness. So what to do- honestly?- lie. When you have your review with a social worker, I would not bring up your history. Is there a way to work around being off meds through a therp? or are depressions too debilitating? I know several couples who have adopted with one partner having a mental illness, and everything worked out. sorry this is so disjointed.
take care, judy
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