I have told a few friends and the reaction was not negative. However, I may as well have told them I had the flu. it was a conversation for them but a diagnosis for me. I hope that makes sense. I know these people care for me. They just don't understand what bipolar II is. Frankly, I'm not sure I get it at times. So...I've told a few friends and the reaction has been more positive than negative. That said, I sometimes worry that they may have repeated out conversation to others and that terrifies me!!! People hear bipolar and think-whooooaaaa....real crazy not just prozac crazy. There is such a stigma. I had the same preconceived notions until I was diagnosed. Convenient, huh?