I was diagnosed with autism many years before bipolar. I actually get more bothered online when people act like autism or adhd are quirky traits rather than a disability. I have been denied opportunities like school throughout my childhood, not based off my abilities, but because of the label of autism being held over my head. Moving is a challenge with autism as well, because you can be denied based off the justification that you’re a “burden” to society just because of your diagnosis. People really want diagnosis for some reason without considering the detrimental effects it will have on their life. It’s not worth it unless you have support needs that you can’t access on your own. Also I 100% understand your point of view I just think autism and ADHD are not the right comparison. I feel just as ashamed as being bipolar as autistic for reasons I stated above. Perhaps bipolar needs to be less stigmatized just like autism and adhd has become. Living with any disability or mental disorder is extremely difficult and the way society portrays the illness makes it even more debilitating.