Not to put words in hamster's mouth (please jump in if I'm wrong) but I think she was reacting to the part of the OP's post where she said, "I suppose I have the cheerful side and I speak in its behalf..." I don't think her comments were meant to be about the unmedicated part. Not too many of us have just the "cheerful half" of the disorder.

That said, I understand why you would feel frustrated with people minimizing your suffering. Thank you for sharing that here in an attempt to make us all more sensitive.

Best,
EJ