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strawberrygurl803
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hi, i am applying for work. my history includes a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Diosrder,trauma issues and OCD. i have periods when i am fine and seem like there is nothing wrong with me and other times i freak out, fly into panic or rage. Much of this anxiety and trouble to do with interacting with people is because i had a traumatic childhood with lots of conflict and abuse.
i took years getting a degree at University because i had so many episodes of illness and it disrupted my studies, relationships etc, but i have the degree and am a very capable person. i have made lots of progress and part of me feels i should not disclose my condition on application forms for jobs because i don't think i will need any special adjustments made when i work, but i still have tendancy to be unable to cope with stress and when i freak out other peoples' reactions to me are negative. Should i explain this illness to potential employers and risk being considered unemployable or should i hide it and risk getting the sack if i become ill at work?
i have moved into new area and no longer have CPN. a few weeks ago i started a "Moving On" course with Shaw Trust but became ill again and the tutor removed me from the course. So i don't know where to turn to regards disclosure. Any help please?
i took years getting a degree at University because i had so many episodes of illness and it disrupted my studies, relationships etc, but i have the degree and am a very capable person. i have made lots of progress and part of me feels i should not disclose my condition on application forms for jobs because i don't think i will need any special adjustments made when i work, but i still have tendancy to be unable to cope with stress and when i freak out other peoples' reactions to me are negative. Should i explain this illness to potential employers and risk being considered unemployable or should i hide it and risk getting the sack if i become ill at work?
i have moved into new area and no longer have CPN. a few weeks ago i started a "Moving On" course with Shaw Trust but became ill again and the tutor removed me from the course. So i don't know where to turn to regards disclosure. Any help please?
