Jobs for People with Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (or emotionally unstable personality disorder) is a common mental health condition that includes symptoms such as:

• Emotional dysregulation
• Unstable relationships
• Anxiety and depression
• Unstable self-image
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Rejection sensitivity

People who live with BPD struggle on a regular basis and it can be something very distressing to live with. As such, people with borderline personality disorder may find that it affects their ability to get a job, keep a job, and be generally happy at work.

However, it is completely possible for people living with BPD/EUPD to be happy and safe at work. With the right support in the right environment, people with this condition can be very comfortable in their work and they can stay in their roles for a long time.

At Careers with Disabilities, we believe in promoting accessibility and inclusivity for people with a range of disabilities. We want to help connect disabled people with the support they need so they may find the jobs they want. On this page, we will help discuss how people with borderline personality disorder can make the most of this.

What Support Do People with Borderline Personality Disorder Need at Work?

The very first thing that people with BPD need at work is understanding. The disorder is one that causes a lot of upset and distress to the person living with it. If they are misunderstood and face stigma attached to the disorder, this only makes things worse for them.

For an employer or colleague to support someone with the disorder at work, the very best thing they can do is to be supportive, understanding, and open to listening. Avoiding stereotyping and listening to each person’s unique situation and lived experience is a much better approach.

At Careers with Disabilities, we can help you to disclose your disability in the workplace so that you may benefit from this support and awareness. When you can, it is always better to discuss your condition so you may get the reasonable adjustments you need at work.

Where You Can Find an Accessible Job with BPD

As we have discussed, finding an inclusive and accessible job when you have borderline personality disorder is the best approach to take. Finding the right place to work can make a monumental difference in how you feel at work.

You can find such a job here at Careers with Disabilities. We have a list of accessible companies and a live job board where you can find opportunities from such employers.

It is worth it to find an environment where you are listened to and understood. Finding somewhere dedicated to inclusion is the only way to do so.

Start your search today.