Myth: If I tell people I have a psychological disorder, they will treat me differently—or even reject me
Fact: Probably not as many as you think. There’s no way around it—mental illness carries a huge stigma, but that’s changing fast as more and more people come out about their struggles. The truth is that some people, whether because of ignorance or prejudice, will treat you differently or reject you if you tell them what you’re going through. The trick is knowing whom to tell and when to tell them.
