Well, I haven't had many friends to tell and lose. But family is another story. They don't understand or acknowledge it even.

I am open with it at work and people call me crazy or say I had to take off for "mental breakdowns" and it kinda hurts, to be talked about. But there is a huge stigma attached to it and I feel if we aren't open(to whatever degree each is comfortable with) that the stigma won't change.

People see shows like Criminal Minds where evey murderer and serial killer is antisocial, bipolar or BPD, etc. It's frustrating. No wonder people freak out. And maybe if you try talking to your friend about what it really is AND isn't they might be understanding. And if not, well you don't need any friends like that. As much as it sucks to lose someone.