How true. I've been down for one day and the over reaction to it is, well, almost comical. But like you say, if I try to defend myself (which for me I admit my favorite tactic is to calmly fight back with pure logic) they lose their tempers and call me crazy.

Vicki, I've joined a group called Stigmabusters. They are are part of NAMI. They are trying to bring a halt to the stigma that has surrounded those with mental illness. It's more or less a letter writing campaign but they are getting the neccessary attention and results, whether it's fighting the media, the networks, Congress etc...