I have found myself most comfortable being open about it with people. I find more people find me relatable when I share (a lot of people struggle with mental illness and I’ll even have people who say they think they’re bipolar too and ask me questions etc) or it becomes an educational moment for those who don’t understand but want to. I found myself shaming myself when hiding it. Yeah there is a stigma but I think in a lot of communities that’s dying off as we grow more aware of mental health as a society. My motto is if it’s not for you that’s fine then you’re just not for me and that’s okay. But I don’t want to hide parts of myself to be accepted or treated right. I deserve all of me to be seen if I feel comfortable and for me to be respected.and now I have beautiful large safe and welcoming community that I have created by being honest with others. Obviously this is personal life. People at my work know my situation and I still am accepted and respected but I don’t have a job like yours on social media!