I can relate! I'm bipolar and I have learned to live with the stigma over the years. I'm pretty open with my MI, and I usually don't have too bad of a reaction.

My son was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia, and I find I'm in a whole new ball game with this. For one thing, I don't feel free to share what is his business with people. I know that if people hear this label, they will think of him differently. Also, my son doesn't believe he is ill.

My husband has a drinking problem too, so between everything, I feel like we're the Adam's family. It's just hard for me because I like to be open and share with people, and instead I have to be guarded. Hate it!

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