mental health issues

Originally Posted By maureenI am 38, single, am college educated and have mild Bi-Polar desease, which is controlled with medication. I continue to be monitored by a doctor. Although it's much like maintance for high-blood pressure. It's been under control for about 1 1/2 years. I am very careful about taking the medication.I live with my mother and sister as it would be a waste to have the expense of three homes when we can share expences in one. We are mutually supportive. I am employed. I would like to adopt, preferable a "family unit". The make up which is not especially important. ie. mixed racialy, special needs, etc. Is the Bi-Polar an obsticle? How do I deal with this as pertains adoption?Thank you for any suggestionsMaureen