Having grown up with a mentally-ill but medically-untreated parent, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I think anyone subject to rages should give serious, serious thought before having children.

Still, having a mental illness should not immediately prevent someone from developing a relationship; and I am an optimist in thinking that treatments for illnesses will get better and better. I think you already have the right idea to let people get to know you; then for the ones you are interested in having a closer relationship you can share the knowledge that you have an illness.