Ask HN: Managing Success

I have had a rush of success in less than a year and a half of working in web development - I've gone from entry-level to senior level in that period of time with no CS education, but I've run into an unexpected situation.

It has become difficult to talk with friends about things going on in my life because it contrasts sharply with most professions in the success curve.

There is the option of holding it in and not talking to anyone about it, but it can eat at you not being able to talk about it to friends. It seems like conversation that can only really be brought up with fellow professionals.

Is one just forced into split personas in order not to create awkwardness in conversation with friends? How do others deal with the sudden influx of success?