Doctors understand this, most at least. I do know of doctors who think herbal remedies work best. I think it's the vast majority of the population in my country anyway that are so un educated on mental health. I think we have a long way to go before the stigma improves and I guess it will never be eradicated.
My medication is like insulin to a diabetic or warfarin to thin the blood. It stops me from having another heart attack (breakdown u get the picture).
Celebrities are allowed in the bi-polar club but ordinary people, face unbelievable judgement. I didn't think I would EVER escape the ghosts of my past without emigrating to another county but I was in a catch 22 . I can only get my meds in this country and I wouldn't be granted a visa . Yet it's d $#n near impossible for me to make a living, as I just have to pray that an employer will take a chance on me or months later finding out I have lied and sacking me.