[Jeskarose]

I was put on paxil for depression about 6 months ago. It wasn't horrible....just bad enough to need some extra help. Since then I've felt great and haven't had any problems. My energy has bounced back and I'm back to my old self. I am still on the meds though.

My husband and I are wanting to become a foster family however I'm just so afraid that this might worry them and we will be denied. Does anyone know if this will hold us back from fostering?

Thanks so much!
Sincerely,
Jessica

[Stormy]

don't freat it. I think that won't be any problem at all. After all you saw a problem and treated it. We were licensed as a foster family and I had been in residential treatment a few years before for anorexia and depression. But I had recovered and gotten much better. So it does make a difference.

[luvskids]

My husband is also on Paxil and it did not hinder our foster parenting process nor our adoption process. We are licensed foster parents and homestudy approved for adoption. We have a 3 month old foster son right now and my husband has been on Paxil for anxiety/depression for about three years. You should be fine! Good luck.

[Jeskarose]

Oh thank you for replying!! I feel a lot better now!! I was just so worried....

Thanks so much everyone.

[jamie3]

I am on something similar and I am sure I will have to explain it to someone as we go through this process. Taking Paxil for a chemical imbalance is no different than taking insulin for diabetes. That is what my doctor told me anyway. Not everyone's body does everything is should without help. In fact, most people take some meds. Just don't try to get off of it for this since you are happy and energetic again. I tried that and it wasn't fun. Take care and good luck! Let me know how it turns out!

[vbandsf]

One more vote of confidence - my other half is on Paxil (for two years now) and the social worker didn't even blink. (My dentist, who always asks what medicines we're taking, remarked on how large a number of his patients take it.) By the way, we've been matched - so it certainly shouldn't hinder you.

Best of luck.

[Desiree'sdad]

You should have no problem. I took Prozac for about 6 months immediately before my wife and I started our Pride class. I had the same apprehensions that you express. I asked the Pride coordinater the same questions you asked. She replied on contrary we think it is a plus that you recognized the probelm and sought treatment. One of the most important things is to always tell the truth. If you try to cover something up --it will always be found out and could cause problems. We are in Texas and have adopted a little girl and are in the process of adopting her brother both were placed with us as infants, we picked the boy up directly from the hospital. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life. The love I have for these two children is indescribable. Good luck to you, remember always be honest and it will work out fine. Desiree'dad

[bjolly]

our agency told us that it will actually be seen as a plus, because you saw you had a problem and got appropriate help. don't worry about it, it will be fine!