I know exactly how you feel, Imah.
I was recently diagnosed after at least, a 15 year struggle.
I've only told a couple of close friends.. The reaction I've gotten
is "But, you're not crazy.." Sigh.. It's really frustrating because
people don't have any clue what we go through. I've learned not
to try to explain it. I too, hope that someday the stigma of Bipolar
will be non-existant.