Why Do People Stigmatize Others Who Have Mental Disorders?

Question by Christiana: Why do people stigmatize others who have mental disorders?
If I tell people that I have depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, it’s like a big red flag for them to just not talk to me anymore. I don’t know what I have because doctors are unable to really diagnose my symptoms and they have all said different things.

I just don’t understand why people treat people with “mental disorders” differently then if the disorder was diabetes, cancer, or any other “physical” illness. I am just as smart, funny, and overall a good person as anyone else. It bothers me and I want to know why people are so judgemental about it.

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Answer by PRATYUSH
People think that the guy is freak After all a mad man has every thing except his sense.However In my opinion people should not behave with those people in a different manner.

Answer by Carter A
Good point. It’s convenient for doctors to give people labels and for people to ‘globalize’ disorders, particularly ‘mental health’ problems. Truth is, we all have ‘mental health’ problems from time to time but as soon as you try and get help, you are in danger of being labeled. However, not ‘all people’ stigmatize others with mental disorders, but I can understand why you might feel that way.
Try this: I’d prefer that others were not so judgmental but accept that some are. Whilst this is a bit disappointing, I can cope with this fact and it doesn’t mean that they are bad people or that I am a lesser person or indeed the world is a bad place because of this. Best regards.

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