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Hello,
I have bipolar disorder and my husband and I want to adopt. I've read that my illness will preclude me from being able to adopt. Has anyone had any experience that could provide me with some hope? I am stable, happy, healthy on my meds and have been for almost 2 years. My psychiatrist is ready to give a good recommendation as well.
If you have bipolar disorder or any other mental illness and have completed your adoption could you let me know your journey? A pm is fine as well.
Thanks so much,
Tia
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There are several adoptive moms on these forums who suffer from bipolar disorder. As long as you're stabilized on meds and your psychiatrist is willing to give you a recommendation, I don't think you have to worry too much. Of course, that's for domestic adoption, though. It's a whole 'nother ballgame for international adoptions. Many countries are very strict when it comes to mental illness and psychotropic medications.
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