CandyBear,

I also feel the same way as DepressME. I have gotten into
a lot of arguments because I am depressed. I just tell
people now, Respect me, If you haven't gone through it,
you don't have any idea how it feels. I also stay away
from people who judge me. WE do not need negative
people in our lives, especially when we have this stigma
of mental illness.

Good Luck with your column and Thanks for doing this.