One of the things that baffles me (and there are quite a few) is how there can be so much lingering stigma with regards to mental illness, specifically bipolar disorder. In my opinion, living with manic depression takes a tremendous amount of balls. Not unlike a tour of Afghanistan (though the bombs and bullets, in this case, come from the inside). At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you're living with this illness and functioning at all, it's something to be proud of, not ashamed of. They should issue medals along with the steady stream of medication. Carrie Fisher
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Though people who suffer from bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses should be proud of their condition and should not let stigma or shame diminish the gravity of their illness, they should not take pride in their condition. People who suffer from mental illness should be ashamed of their condition and seek treatment for it. The mere fact that someone has a mental illness should not give them any reason to feel proud.

Source: Wishful Drinking

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