Hi Muffinhead,
I am very open about my diagnoses ( Bipolar Disorder 1, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder). I believe in a way being bipolar is part of my personality and it is part of what makes me me. If I had a shirt stating I am bipolar I would parade it. With my friends if I have a moment they feel perfectly comfortable asking if I skipped my medications. Some people are going to rain on your parade, thats just because there are some crappy people out there and you have to see it as its not your problem they dont accept it because all that matters is that you do! And embrace it sometimes its crap and I mean crap and other times its great. Just like the famous meme I hate being bipolar! Its Great!