I've given up on trying to be normal, or how I like to call it APPROPRIATE. There are times when i'm overwhelmed with emotion, ( I spent 2 Fridays crying my eyes out at work) and you know what? Screw what my colleagues thought/think. I needed an emotional release, and no, I didn't tell them about my dx. I used to give the fake "I'm fine" to friends and wear tons of makeup to reinforce my mask. NO MORE, If anybody asks I give an honest "pretty fudged up today" but when i get an uncomfortable response i add "d0n't worry you're not expected to fix it". So yeah, to some extent, I'm embracing my madness.