Mental health stigma can make it difficult to seek help or talk openly. Unfortunately, many people face misunderstanding or judgment. Have you experienced stigma related to mental health? How do you cope with it, and what changes do you hope to see in society’s view of mental health?

Why yes...more times than I can count.

Especially because of my OCD and BPD dxs..

I remember very clearly some guy calling me a " head case" many years ago.

I have had people say," Oh you have OCD? You must wash your hands a lot."

And," Oh you have OCD? Then you should get a job stacking shelves at Walmart. You really like order."

It also makes me angry when I read or hear "I am/He/she is a little OCD."

Grrrrr!!!!

I have been stigmatised by many mental health professionals because of my BPD dx.

Many of them treated me more like a criminal than someone who was/is suffering.

There's probably more exmples but I can't think of any more right now.

I have, peeves me off when peoplw say cheer up.

"You gotta just forget about the past "

"Youre just too sensitive."

"Smile! It can't be that bad!"

Some horrible ones there @Autumn75

Another one is. what have you got to be unhappy about?