I'm not but a friend of my wifes is. I have this theory that adoptees get deperessed because they feel there is something missing. My wifes friend just recently found her birth mother and has been engaging in a 'rediscovery' of herself. Her everyday demeanor as seem to improved. Even though I'm not adopted, I was seperated from my father for a good part of my life. As I got older, I wondered what he was like and what habits I picked up from him. It was the source of anger, confusion, and bouts of depression. When my father and I finally reconnected, all the pieces of the puzzle felt in place. All of a sudden, I had a complete basis for who I am. It was wierd...but you'd never guess my father and I were apart for so long by looking at us...we walk, talk, clear our throats, and make wise cracks the same way. It's great!