I admire you for telling him, honesty in a relationship is important. Try explaining to him this disorder is not "one size fits all", there are different degrees of it, different types, mixed disorders, etc. In other words, try to stress to him that we all are not the stereotypical that media and ignorance stigmatizes us with. Also tell him there are many good, effective meds that can help (they do too) and that patient compliancy makes a whole lot of difference.
If he has time to read, some of the suggested reading at the top of this forum can be of help. Another thing that can help is, if your area has a medical center that sponsors free monthly meetings that have support and educational groups meet with friends, and families of those with disorders.
I feel it is so important for more info. to be made to those who do not have any mental health disorders, amazingly those may be surprised that they may have one too.
Okay, I apologize for my ramblings, it happens sometimes that I can chat on and on, ha!ha!
You did the right thing, dear one.

Sincerely,
Roe