Well I was only diagnosed with it a month ago before that they thought it was major depressive disorder (although now that I know I can see it throughout my life since I was 14). Luckily my husband has tons of experience with mental disorders as he suffers from severe PTSD, panic, etc and was also diagnosed as bipolar but we're not too sure about that. We explained to our son that I'm sick and exactly what that meant and not to take it personally if I flip out. I've gotten really good at just staying in my room when I'm really irritable.

We told my mom and my MIL. My mom's a therapist so she completely understands. My MIL thinks I should just suck it up and get on with it. She told me to "fake it until I make it". My brother and SIL know but they don't talk about it thank God.