It can certainly be very hard, especially if you're around people who don't really make any effort to be understanding or are just flat out rude, or have so much of their own issues they couldn't keep from being bothersome even if they did try. It is good you do have some support though with your boyfriend, co-workers(that almost seems kind of rare like I'd be worried about being picked on or judged for not being 'normal') and friends. Having some support is helpful...though sometimes even supportive people may not entirely 'understand' what you are feeling/going through.