sadiepickles:

Showing your symptoms is not a crime you guys. I don’t want to waste my energy trying to pass as Neurotypical. Even on our good days, we’re still Mentally Ill. You don’t have to go over the top with your grooming, behavior or attitude to make it seem like you have it together. You don’t have to hide in the bathroom to take your pills. I understand that you might want to be discreet at a job or school because the world is stigmatized AF. But when you have the freedom, don’t hide. We live in a culture that thinks Mentally Ill people are lazy, stupid, irresponsible, dangerous, violent and responsible for getting sick. Being visible as you go about your day shows people that you exist as a Mentally Ill person and you’re a real human being too.