To the OP I’m not sure where you are located. I’m in the US and it is against the law for employers to ask for your medical records. Again I do not know where you are located but I would contact your state department of labor and ask them to mail you a copy of employee rights. During interviews in the US employers are not allowed to ask if you have children. The handbook will list other things they can not ask too. You have to know your rights and when they are violated file a grievance with the proper agency. That’s how we all can fight stigma.
My oldest daughter is currently IP. During the in take process her rights were violated. I have received two phone calls trying to smooth it over. But that will not fly with me. I already contacted the state office and had a grievance form e-mailed to me. The director of the intake center asked me what could should do to make things better. I told her to train her staff to follow the laws. I’m a Tennessee trained mental health social worker and I take patient rights serious.

As far as other friends or family making comments on whether you should take medication or not. I recommend setting boundaries. Let them firmly know the topic is off limits. I’m sure if they were taking cancer medication and you told them not to take it, it would be a different story. Some people you have to limit your time with. Also consider looking into a mental health support group. NAMI has them all over.

-Best