Part of the problem is that it is easy for us to stigmatize ourselves because of our MI. Would we have as much of a hard time telling someone we have diabetes? You are right...some people are going to react really crappily , some won't. I don't know how I would handle it. I am also bipolar with OCD traits, and GAD. But I think that if I present myself like I regret who I am, then people to me negatively. Remember - 50% of people have MI at some point in their lives. Stay strong!