I had a lot of trouble telling people too. I think the most important thing is you pick carefully who you tell. I don't want to be negative here, but some people's opinions WILL change. Other peoples just won't. Other peoples will change in a POSITIVE way - because they can understand a bit better why you can't keep up with what they're doing or whatever else they can understand you better, and people like being trusted I think.

For what it's worth despite some negative consequences of my telling people I'd do it again. It's a great relief having it out there and not having to put that fake face on for everyone if you don't want to. I think it's an important step on your path to recovery from this.

take care