For a long time, I didn't want kids, in part because I was convinced my issues would make me a bad mother. I was afraid I'd repeat my parents' mistakes, pass on "crazy genes," etc.

I'm in my early 30s now, and have been in therapy for a while. I got into therapy in part because I decided I did want kids, so I wanted to work on my own issues before I have a child. My parents weren't in therapy, didn't take meds, hadn't really worked on their own stuff. I know I will be different. And I no longer worry about passing along genes or whatever, because I am learning to like myself as I am.

So if you think you want to see a therapist, do. If you want to adopt so that you can stay on your meds, that's definitely a viable option. You are young, and you have a lot of time to think about things and work on yourself.