Don't think of the dark times any more. Trust that you will be well. Only when the person has been well for many months is advice appropriately offered and then, only if requested. It is no wonder that people conceal serious illnesses, whether cancer, heart disease, or mental illness. Once exposed, these illnesses prove to be unforgettable to others.
People never walk with the same dignity again.
Their weakness has been exposed and it is this that others always observe. To some this weakness justifies treatment that shows no respect to the person as a human being. Somehow the person is seen to be responsible for the weakness and therefore appropriately blamed. The person has lost the right to be treated with honor. This honor is accorded only to those who are strong, healthy, and successful.