03-09-2018, 02:16 AM
Reading your post right now for me us just such a coincidence. I am currently dealing with a similar issue regarding how people view anxiety disorders or depression. Many people say that it is "made up" and people that truly suffer from it are just "overreacting". I had a very bad panic attack last week (couldn't breathe, body started to physically paralysis, etc) around a bunch of people, and I was looked at like i was crazy and overreacting. having any mental health issues is such a stigma socially. When I tell anyone that I'm bipolar, they either think I'm lying or automatically think I must be crazy. If mental health was discussed more and didn't have such a stigma surrounding it, the world would be a better place. It is definitely very frustrating, and it is awesome having so many people here that understand and can empathize 
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