[Comptwin]

Both of my birth parents has paranoid schizophrenia. I am sure the odds were definately against me, but I turned out right becuase I had such loving adoptive parents.

I hope you choose the choice and give this child all the love it can.

[SeekingAnswers]

If someone had the magical foresight to predict each moment that you would experience, for having adopted this child, for better or for worse, would you be able to prepare for the pain? Would the expectation of each wonderful moment make them less magical? Are you looking for a 'Yes' or 'No' on this question, or are you just trying to confirm something that you feel in your heart? Be prepared for the best and the worst, if you choose to make this commitment. If you cannot provide a suitable environment for this child, then you should reconsider your decision to adopt.

-Mark

[Bewenched]

This might bring you some peace of mind. Tt wasn't until I was an adult that my mother confided that my natural father had schitzophrenia. I do not have it nor do any of my 3 children. I do have one son that is ADD, but her certainly doesn't go around thinking he can talk to animals as my bio father does.

[bobcat54]

Any thoughts on a sudden onset of cruelty to animals in a 4 yr old? I've had him since he was 6 months old and his father has intermittent phone contact with him and his mother basically doesn't have any contact (complicated situation, family placement while things drag on in CPS). I can't get in to see psychiatrist til march but I'm worried.

[rindava]

not have any pets in your house...

find a therapist your family can work with, most do tend to make you wait two weeks, but you should be able to get in somewhere...

Might want to look around for another Dr. as this one will always be very busy and hard to get access to, etc... unless you already know this Dr.

Also, school systems can help sometimes if your child has other behavior problems....

[mzsumthing]

I was just contacted 3 weeks ago by my state agency of a 2 years with same background. I was able to use services at workplace offered through company sponsored employee assistance program.

The medical professionals provided advice on what treatments would be required based on 'worst case' scenario which would require residency living. In addition, I was able to obtain legal advice from professionals familiar with state adoptions and subsidies. Which was never mentioned by case workers.

As part of the adoption agreement, I assured my son would be well care for life, should the illness surface in anytime through his life.