Types of reactions I get when I tell someone I’m mentally ill

I have mood swings too! Do you think I’m bipolar? (No, I think you’re stupid, and insensitive, and self obsessed)
Everyone has mood swings, have you tried meditation or yoga? (I have specifically been told not to meditate by multiple psychiatrists, now what?)
OMG, I’ve never met anyone who is so vocal about their mental health. (I overshare, it’s a part of my illness)
You don’t look mentally ill. (Perhaps I should get it tattooed)
So, you’re basically that girl from Girl Interrupted? (Yeah. Suck it up)
Do you hallucinate? (Yeah, I get the effects of meth without actually using it)
You know psychiatric meds alter the brain chemistry, right? (Do you realise, there is a problem because the brain chemistry has gone awry?)
Why are you bipolar? (Yeah bitch, I was bored so I picked this illness)
I’m so proud of you, you’re so brave (Thank you, someone who talks sense after a long while)
When will you get better and get off medication? (Does it look like I have an answer?)

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