i think you've hit the nail on the head with that post, in more ways than one.

re: stigma. it's precisely because antidepressants aren't seen as "that serious" that i'm ok with letting people know i'm on it. i'm a bit scared about lithium, just because it's seen (over here, anyway) as a "step up".

on the flip side -- i think the reason i wasn't supported was because depression is only seen as sadness... and who needs medication for that? one of the girls that i told - we shared some similar childhood experiences - and she is sad about them (and seeking therapy to help her through it) but she doesn't have depression, like me. she thinks i am weak to be on medication, because obviously if she could get through what she did without "extra" help, then why can't i?