Angel.
Do not try to drive your friends caring away. I know how uncomfortable it can make you feel but share with them the type of support you need and then allow them to help. They obviously care about you as you do them. Help each other.

As for the other open mouth morons who don't have a clue...why don't you get a shirt that says...KEEP STARING I MIGHT DO A TRICK! or how about SHAKE YOUR HEAD YOUR EYEBALLS ARE STUCK.

I do not mean to make light of it but there is nothing you can really do about these people. Just be patient and soon something else will come along to occupy their little minds.

In the mean time stick with your friends and keep yourself safe. It will blow over with time.