I was very careful who I told because I was afraid it would come back to haunt me at my job. But the energy it took to keep up the facade at work and among friends and family was hellacious! And it was very isolating because if you don't admit you have a problem, you can't ask for help. In the end I told a few close friends, all of whom were very supportive, but it's always a risk when you tell someone. They may have many misconceptions about your illness and may say something (because they just don't know what to say) that hurts. If you're prepared for that response, telling friends and family can be freeing and give you back energy to put towards healing instead of faking it. Long winded way of saying: disclose carefully and be prepared