Originally Posted by
Thera 
I do have a question maybe a few people could give me input on. I come from one of those families where you play a good front and keep your problems hidden. Here, in the forums, surrounded by all of you who have been or are where I am at it's easier to talk about. But I realize I need support locally and I am unsure as to how to talk about it to my friends and my mother. They know I have a problem but I am committed and I want them with me for this.
Firstly Welcome...
If your family and friends already know of your problem and are still around, will they stay around when you tell them you are getting help for it? I would like to think so. Also people here told me it was a good idea to get to meetings, maybe something you can search out for yourself.
Hang in there, keep posting and if you feel its right to tell people, then dive in head first.
LH