Your Bipolar Advice Needs Some Critiquing

Although I am sure that some come with good intentions, I am tired of hearing certain comments in regards to handling mental disorders. My experiences with bipolar disorder are not the same as another person's experiences with bipolar disorder. Advice and opinions are welcomed, but they are only welcomed to a certain extent.

"I don't understand why you are depressed or why you focus on negativity. You should push yourself out of whatever this is. You are in a better position and life than most of the world... so appreciate it."

"Medication is all in your head. I don't understand why you are poisoning your body and letting pharmaceutical companies take advantage of you."

"You don't know what hardship is really like. Mental Disorders are just an excuse for people to be lazy."