I have bipolar, psychosis, adhd, anxiety, and depression. I have been married for 3 years now and my husband and I are talking about starting a family. I have wanted to be a mother and have my own family for as long as I can remember. However, when i think about motherhood with my mental illnesses I am terrified that I will be an unfit mother. When i get deep into my depressive episodes I can barley take care of myself to the point where i won’t get out of bed for days or even weeks. When i get deep into my manic or psychotic episodes I don’t trust anyone in my life, including myself. I’m scared that i won’t be able to care for my children like they need when i get in these states and that my many substantial mood swings will traumatize my children and deprive them of the consistency they need in their home life growing up. I know many people successfully raise their children while dealing with mental illness(es) But these fears don’t go away. Can anyone share their experiences to better help me gauge the reality of motherhood with mood/personality disorders?