Professional stigmatizations.

The article discusses the challenges faced by a medical student and later a physician who has bipolar disorder and autism. The individual recounts experiences of stigma, discrimination, and struggles with the medical education system due to their neurodiversity. Despite facing adversity, the individual eventually finds self-compassion and advocates for greater acceptance and accommodation of non-normative practitioners in the medical field. The article highlights the need for understanding, support, and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities in medical education and practice. [Extracted from the article]