Donna, thanks for the update on diet drinks. They got rid of saccarine and look what they replaced it with!
Missy. I wouldn't tell anyone you have a mental illness until they know who you really are. I work with children whom have mental illnesses and the world thinks it is going to catch it. Principals don't want my students on their campus associating with other students. The one school I was at we were to eat lunch when no other students were out. My kids are great! They are better behaved than the regular education kids.
Wait a bit, before telling. Once people associate with those who have a mental illness they soon realize, they don't foam at the mouth, bark at the moon or walk around with knives muttering Redrum!
If you wait, they will know you, not the stereotype protrayed by Hollywood. People fear what they don't understand.
Take heart, you now know she was to narrow minded to be someone you wanted to be "friends" with. You have a lot to give and there is someone out there for you. Concentrate on getting healthy and your love life will fall into place.
Just some advice from an old woman who has been around the block a few times. Love ya' Carol