ditto!!! no two bp are alike. i call it a bipolar spectrum just as they do with autism. the stigma runs the gamut, from those who are similar to those that profess to understand and help us, the professionals, & yes, family & friends too who may be the worst offenders. it is up to us who can speak up and educate, politely of course, such happenings on the spot! problem is, it catches one off guard and the flooding emotions clouds the mind from responding with something coherent. after it happens a few times it gets easier to stop the offender. my personality carries a grudge. i would play that record over and over and i would try and reach that party and rectify the problem (misunderstanding!) in some way, directly or indirectly, ie to supervisor. sometimes we must "train & educate" the unknowing as best we can. our input can only help others that follow not to suffer such humiliation. to do that would be a good thing.