I can relate. It's funny, if a friend came to me and told me they had to take medication to help them accomplish daily things better I would never judge them and tell them they were brave and I was proud of them for doing what they needed to do to get through their day....

However, for some reason I think I don't deserve that grace and should be better (not then her but able to overcome stuff on my own) I know, crazy.

Anyway, I am embarrassed and sad that I need meds to function like a normal person should be able to function - so finally I just blurted it out to my boyfriend and I was petrified. He however, was very understanding and we talk about it more and more as I become comfortable. My biggest fear is it changing my personality and I also feel really serious. for instance the paris attacks and media following was overwhelming.

I also told my bestfriend (who lives very far away unfortunately) was... well its about damn time. you're such a good writer, i've been waiting to see you pull it together and start again =)

haven't told family, but i'm thinking of searching for local support groups. don't know if this helps, but you're not alone in the discomfort of making it public. hang in there.