Should I not have a baby because of my health problems? *Description below*

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I have borderline personality disorder, asthma, eczema, bipolar disorder, and severe allergies which I inherited from both sides of my family. It is a pain to live with where some days I feel like I should of never been born. I don't want to bring a human into this world that will suffer like me, but I also want to have a child.

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As serve as mental illness can be, I don’t think it should be the reason you decide not to have biological children, if that’s what you want. Mental illness can be treated with medication and therapy.

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Can you control your symptoms so you wouldn't be a danger to yourself and your child?  Are you in some kind of therapy and/or have medications that work for you?  If you answered yes to both questions then you're fine.

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I understand where you are coming from. I am diagnosed with bipolar 2, GAD, PTSD and ADHD. I was medicated during pregnancy for severe depression and anxiety - I was in a bad place. I thought there was no way I'd be the mother my baby surely deserved. My son is now 7 months old and is the light of my life. He has given me a new purpose and reason for everything. Don't let your fears hold you back if being a mother is something you desire. It's so special and worth it. 💙

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My child was born with a severe allergy and eczema. He did not inherit those from me. So you really never know what issue your child may or may not have. As long as you are getting treatment and are doing well with your other conditions, I don’t see the issue.

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You probably should NOT since you feel that way. Maybe volunteer with kids or help support other children in your family....

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Everyone deserves to feel the joys of. motherhood but if you believe you're gonna have a baby with too many ailments to have a happy life,  then adopt and give that baby the very best of you.

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If you are being treated for your mental health and/or have a great support system, I think you could do anything. I have BPD too, so I know the struggles of that. Now that I’m on medication for it, I can do lots of shit that I never thought possible before. 
You shouldn’t let it interfere with you living your life (easier said than done, I know)

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Pretty sure the whole world has some mental disorder and hasn’t been diagnosed !
The fact you are thinking about if its a good idea shows your maternal instinct and love..? You obviously have a good heart and would love that child.

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