I had set up an appt with a therapist for next week at my mom's work (she manages a Christian Counseling Center) and it dawned on me that even though I don't believe I would be dx with depression, if by chance anything like that went into my medical records it could hurt our chances of adoption internationally in the future.
Do you guys have any thoughts on this? Or have any knowledge to share.
I TRULY do not believe I am experiencing any type of depression. I simply am having a hard time processing how yet again we are having such a miserable time growing our family and would like to talk to someone about it.
Re: question about IA and seeing a therapist
Hey MayDay! I checked into this for the exact same reason before I started counseling after my miscarriage. It's my understanding that counseling for infertility, grief or adoption is handled differently than general counseling/therapy for depression.
Here's a link to Children's Home Society's international adoption chart. Some countries do list that in cases of depression, it's on a case by case basis. My therapist made a point to tell me - everyone gets sad sometimes and needs some help. Grieving over the family you thought you would have and the challenges you are facing does not = depression.
https://www.chsfs.org/sites/default/files/attachments/USA_Chart.pdf
I am a lurker, but I had to write to thank you for posting this. I have been thinking of going to speak with a therapist, for similar reasons, but have been avoiding it for fear of rejection for adoption.
Thank you!