Hi, Hopefull and welcome!

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So take pause, listen to your favorite song or read your favorite poem. Clear away all the junk in your mind, and know that this is a disease that must be treated, not a moral flaw in yourself that has to be forgiven.

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What Davey said here is sooooo true!

So many people, including teachers, are uneducated about mental illness and can sometimes say thoughtless things - even not meaning to be hurtful.

I've lived with my illness long enough in addition to my own study, research, etc. that people making comments doesn't bother me anymore. Just recently, one of my pastors at church (who is such a dear) told me I could "choose" to feel happy or sad. He's an elderly man and I knew he likely has no knowledge of mental illness so I just smiled and listened and went on my way.

This forum and the people here are very helpful.