The stigma is definitely there after a random conversation today with a member of senior management where we talked about a load of things but then said oh the people that I don't get are those that self harm I mean what is that all about and it went on for a while. Me sat there thinking well its been part of my life but rather than say anything you don't. Its not the right way but my current employer doesn't know that I had a breakdown. All they know is that my brother was ill and that was enough. The risk of being discriminated against due to my illness and not be able to support myself is too much.