My family and friends know. I finally came out at work a few years ago. My boss knew soon after I started, I was a temp. and was missing time, I was afraid I was going to lose my job. He has been awesome thru these hard times. Anyways I finally told my co- workers a few years ago, got sick of the stares after med leave all the time. I really don't care what they think. I'm trying to change the stigma. So many people would say there's no way you have bipolar, yup I sure do. People also have came to me for advice, so I'm glad that I have been able to help others out. It's been surprising for me how much support I have at work. When I am on med leave my co-workers get me a card and ask how I'm doing, even people I didn't expect to ask. I know I have taken a big risk coming out. I'm trying to move up in the company in my field, which is a large company, but it may never happen. For me personally I have maybe changed the stigma a tiny bit and helped a few people out. That's worth it to me.