Yeah that's true, people are stigmatised, it's unfortunate because like you outline in your post, we are all predisposed to mental illness in one way or the other. I think most people are afraid of what they believe to be a breakdown, which is actually a break through. When it's perceived as a 'break through' by the medical profession, I think only then there will be permission to take time out to heal from the wounds we bury.
In terms of your path to self-actualisation, from your posts and insights, I don't believe you've got that far to go! Peace.
Ohhh ... that is very nice of you @fiercewarrior :)
ps: this is beautiful :
:)