How borderline personality disorder makes it harder to hold down a job

<p>Extreme emotional turmoil, fears of abandonment, huge amounts of stigma… These factors can make navigating a career when you have borderline personality disorder really tricky. But Rosie and Enya are making it happen.</p><p>Today, how to navigate your working life when you have BPD.</p><p>We hear from Enya, a listener who works on fishing boats while receiving treatment for her BPD, and Rosie, a teacher and author who decided to disclose her diagnosis with her workplace. How has borderline personality disorder impacted their careers? And what advice does an occupational therapist have for people with BPD entering the workforce?</p><p>This episode includes mention of self-harm and suicide. Please take care while listening.</p><p>Guests:</p><p>Enya</p><p>Rosie CappucinoAuthor, <a href="https://www.talkingaboutbpd.co.uk/book">Talking about BPD</a></p><p>Dr Suzanne DawsonOccupational TherapistSenior Research Fellow, Caring Futures InstituteFlinders University</p><p>Credits:</p><ul><li>...