Is it the team leaders idea or from above with this work role/policy change?

In regards to the team leader she doesn't need to know, even if she is a lovely person just kept it to yourself.
(you have told three people for a reason remember)

And to mention AvPD to others is only opening yourself up to a world of negative thoughts and anguish...plus It's important that you function with thoughts of work and stability rather than trying to manage the fallout of spiralling and damage control.

Run with- Struggles in social situations and social anxieties.
Very much acceptable these days, even to those who don't understand MH.