What's that phrase about when someone assumes, you make an *** out of you and well, just you, as in that person. It's always an awkward moment though and frustrating as hell. I am not working now but when I was and they knew about the illness but discovered I was working, I know that shocked look. I get it now b/c I am going to school and have a mental illness. I am pleased b/c I am able to function again, as there have been times I couldn't function at all, but there is a condescending tone that comes with it when they discover this. I try to brush it off b/c I know my possibilities and limitations; they have some mistaken notion of mental illness. Yes, it can be debilitating and is for many, (has been for me and I'm sure I'll have more moments), but especially with treatment, is the goal of treatment, is to turn it around. That seems to be forgotten and is inconceivable that could actually be functioning. Hmmm?