Stigma terrifies me. Self stigma is a real challenge. My T says I am totally obsessed and paralyzed ("stuck") by it. It displays ignorance, prejudice, and hurts the overall struggle for personal and societal acceptance. As does stigma by others. I have no real excuse other than still a sense of fear and periods of self loathing. I try to be very kind, open minded, and supportive of others, I just can't cut myself the same break. I have to for my overall recovery to succeed. I am trying.