I was officially diagnosed a few years ago, after being diagnosed with bipolar and ptsd. I have told only my immediate family and a few friends. Most don't understand because it's something they can't see or measure, like a broken leg, so they discount it. I have grown used to it and seek solace from people, like you, who understand. It took a lifetime to develop this personality disorder, so it won't dissappear easily. The best we can do is treat the symptoms, and talk out our problems to each other. The ptsd is bad at times, I have nightmares and get startled very easily. I don't talk to anyone about that, even my therapist. It's too personal.