When I was first diagnosed, I was so embarrassed due to the stigma that I denied it for years. I think if it were not for the stigma I would have accepted it much sooner and would have been more on track with my treatment. Now I am in the process of fully accepting the illness (I dislike the word disorder too) and I only tell the people I trust most, and also others with BP like at support groups.

Maybe another good topic would be stigma and coming out about our diagnoses.