A question...
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May 13, 2009 - 4:42 pm
Do any of you know how the process of adoption or becoming a foster parent works when you have bipolar disorder? Please tell me it isn't hopeless.
Do any of you know how the process of adoption or becoming a foster parent works when you have bipolar disorder? Please tell me it isn't hopeless.
May 14, 2009 - 10:09 am
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Stella-
I don't know, and it probably varies by state and the personal opinion of the case worker you get.
I would say that it depends on how long you have been stable, if you have had hospitalizations for the illness, if you had a drug and alchohol problem as well.
It probably depends on how supportive your husband is and what comfort level he shows in your ability to be a good mother. You may even need a letter from your pdoc and tdoc stating that you are compliant with treatment and they feel you are a good candidate to adopt. I think the more confident you come across the better chances you have. If you show that you have doubts, they will have doubts.
I say hope for the best and go for it. Just make sure you have a good support system in place if things don't go the way you want them too. I know that bipolar people can be good mothers.
If they don't ask, I wouldn't tell. But be honest when asked.
I don't know, and it probably varies by state and the personal opinion of the case worker you get.
I would say that it depends on how long you have been stable, if you have had hospitalizations for the illness, if you had a drug and alchohol problem as well.
It probably depends on how supportive your husband is and what comfort level he shows in your ability to be a good mother. You may even need a letter from your pdoc and tdoc stating that you are compliant with treatment and they feel you are a good candidate to adopt. I think the more confident you come across the better chances you have. If you show that you have doubts, they will have doubts.
I say hope for the best and go for it. Just make sure you have a good support system in place if things don't go the way you want them too. I know that bipolar people can be good mothers.
If they don't ask, I wouldn't tell. But be honest when asked.
adollphin
Stella-
I don't know, and it probably varies by state and the personal opinion of the case worker you get.
I would say that it depends on how long you have been stable, if you have had hospitalizations for the illness, if you had a drug and alchohol problem as well.
It probably depends on how supportive your husband is and what comfort level he shows in your ability to be a good mother. You may even need a letter from your pdoc and tdoc stating that you are compliant with treatment and they feel you are a good candidate to adopt. I think the more confident you come across the better chances you have. If you show that you have doubts, they will have doubts.
I say hope for the best and go for it. Just make sure you have a good support system in place if things don't go the way you want them too. I know that bipolar people can be good mothers.
If they don't ask, I wouldn't tell. But be honest when asked.
I don't know, and it probably varies by state and the personal opinion of the case worker you get.
I would say that it depends on how long you have been stable, if you have had hospitalizations for the illness, if you had a drug and alchohol problem as well.
It probably depends on how supportive your husband is and what comfort level he shows in your ability to be a good mother. You may even need a letter from your pdoc and tdoc stating that you are compliant with treatment and they feel you are a good candidate to adopt. I think the more confident you come across the better chances you have. If you show that you have doubts, they will have doubts.
I say hope for the best and go for it. Just make sure you have a good support system in place if things don't go the way you want them too. I know that bipolar people can be good mothers.
If they don't ask, I wouldn't tell. But be honest when asked.
adollphin
Joined: 05-01-2009