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Originally Posted By Sally

Hello! My husband and I are curious about the criteria for adopting internationally, especially from China or Guatemala. My main concern is that I was diagnosed 10 years ago (I'm 31) with an anxiety disorder (obsessive compulsive disorder). Since then I've taken Prozac regularly, and have had therapy to learn cognitive methods for dealing with anxiety. When I take the medication, I am essentially asymptomatic--and I've taken it consistently (except when trying to get pregnant, at the advice of my dr., during which time I had relapses that went away as soon as I returned to medication).

My therapist has offered to write a recommendation that says my prognosis is excellent and my treatment is effective, and she thinks I would make a great parent. I've worked as a part-time nanny before and teach young kids for a living, so I guess I have some "proof" of competence. I'm wondering if these countries (or if not, any others you could recommend) might consider me a fit adoptive parent. Also, is there anything "special" I can do to make my case better for adopting? Thanks!

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Originally Posted By Jean Nelson-Erichsen

Dear Friend,

Your honesty will serve you well in adoption. At our agency, we have a form we send to the therapist for the prognosis, diagnosis and a recommendation. I'm sure that other agencies do the same. Foreign child-placing entities look at the overall suitability of the adoptive parents in terms of emotional, financial, moral and physical stability.

Don't be discouraged.