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I've had pretty good luck in being forthcoming with the few people I chose to be privvy. I tested their mettle & they proved a certain ability to be able to handle the gravity of the situation & I wasn't disappointed.
A prerequisite to engaging in a long-term relationship with my current boyfriend was that he realize the implications — I need to be able to "let my hair down" or I go berzerk. He doesn't accept when I hurt him, but he is fine with everything else & I appreciate that boundary. It lets me see him as an equal: worthy of my time & effort. Same goes for my friends. But as far as they go, they've mostly been around so long that when I started unveiling my true colours? They knew the whole time but were too wary to offend me!
I second Atypical's suggestion in showing little pieces. See who can handle it & who can't: having at least one person you can be honest with relieves an enormous mental burden. You may have people leave, but... Just like anyone without a PD, you need to have at least one solid confidante.
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