Quote Originally Posted by Ceremonious View Post
I can relate to this post completely and it is something I have thought about a lot over the past 6 months. For me I lost the 'friends' straight away as I could see how their attitude changed immediately just because of how I looked. I have been battling with family and it is hard, I have two family members that even though they haven't always said or done the right things they have been there for me and been supportive in at least some form even if they don't completely believe me. This is good enough for me. However with those that haven't supported me and even been against me I don't think I can let these people back into my life.

The initial dealings with family and friends will change your perception of life a lot and you will see things a lot more clearly because people will drop their fake masks and you will quickly find out who really cares. I have found the less you say the better, normal people don't understand this so in regards to health I think it is better to keep the discussions with communities like this and you are right about attitudes changing when you are recovered and I wouldn't overthink it too much at this stage - when you are recovered a lot more will have happened and by then I think you will know what is right.
When it comes to PFS, the less you say, the better. As you said, most people just won't understand, no matter how hard they try. This is something that you have to experience to understand. Keeping it between you and a few close friends/family is the best way to go.