https://www.authonomy.com/book/291671/
I've written a book about my experiences with schizophrenia. A lot of people with and without schizophrenia think it was a good project.
It hurts when people can't respect someone esp if they know about a diagnosis. For instance, I stop talking to someone if they would judge me or tell me I don't make any sense because they know I have schizophrenia or I told them. It's painful because I take medication and I can point out plenty of things they do or say that are illogical but because I have opened up to them about something it's more fuel for them to control me.
One issue is a lot of people with schizophrenia or bipolar are abused and taken advantage of. While many ill and unmedicated can provide a more dark and bleak outlook for those who are getting well or in recovery.