Nope. I've told no one, except my GPs (former and current), nutritionist, and therapist -- and even that was hard. I was especially afraid of my GPs and nutritionist judging me because I knew that could lead to them treating me poorly or giving me inadequate treatment. "Oh, she's got mental problems. We shouldn't believe what she says."

But the opening up in therapy was interesting... It was during our first session together and she said at the very beginning, "I apologize that I haven't read your file. I've just been so busy. What brought you into therapy?"

I knew my therapist would never judge me for having BP, but somehow, in the back of my mind, I managed to convince myself that she would judge me. Go figure!

Given all that, I'm not sure I could ever be open with someone. Maybe in the distant future (because things and people change), but certainly not in the present. No way, no how.