When I was first diagnosed I told lots of people, my whole family, all of my friends, I thought it might help them understand my behaviour. Instead I was told that I shouldnt be telling people about private medical conditions and it just makes people awkward and uncomfortable.

I stopped telling people after that but the rumours started and I now have very few "real life" friends. None of the original friends who I thought would be by my side forever are left, once I told them I had a mental illness I didnt see many of them again.

People look at you differently, but I cant describe it. I can see it between people who know and people who dont. If I had my time again I would only tell my dad and my boyfriend.

Its up to you, it might be different for you, but this was my experience.