OMG! This was going to be my next thread! I only have my husband, son, mom, and one brother, and a couple of old close friends that know I have Bipolar and that I'm an alcoholic. At work I was the always bubbly outgoing woman and then I would get in my car, and the mask would come off. Home right now, I'm trying to keep it more in check for my son than anyone else. He worries so much about me and I try to put on a brave face for him. However, with all the medication changes in the past few months it's been hard. My husband is supportive now that he knows what is going on (newly diagnosed). We moved two years ago and I've made no friends here, just acquaintances and it's on purpose actually. I'm just too damned tired of putting on the mask for anyone anymore. I so get it! Hugs!