I have something that may help. When you get your meds, go to the manufacturers websites and look very carefully for a place to go if you cannot afford your medication. A lot of manufacturers offer this as there are so many people out there in your situation. As far as telling others, I just tell people I am retired. The ones I cant be honest with I really do not care what they think. I would also check out if you thought about going on foodstamps or signed up for supportive housing? There are a lot of ways to make that check stretch farther. You can do it!