Flying fish Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Done so well today (unusual) doing vol work in the field I would love to get into -Midwifery. Anyone know of official restrictions on people diagnosed with BPD getting a decent career? Have wanted to do this for years, still not well enough yet, keep hoping I will be one day. Similar experiences anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verbena Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Your accomplishments will further you.I would only look at it that way. Iwouldn't look at what would limit me.The time you put in, your dedication,professionalism and skill should be thedetermining factors - not your mental health.In the states, most alcohol counselors arerecovering alcoholics. I don't know why arecovering BPD couldn't be anything she wants to and is suited to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empathic connection Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Your accomplishments will further you.I would only look at it that way. Iwouldn't look at what would limit me.The time you put in, your dedication,professionalism and skill should be thedetermining factors - not your mental health.In the states, most alcohol counselors arerecovering alcoholics. I don't know why arecovering BPD couldn't be anything she wants to and is suited to.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Couldnt have said it better. Striving to be our best is the best recovery for BPD. Showing ourselves that we can do anything we want to as long as we work hard for it and give ourselves pats on the back when we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryuuzaki Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Hey..hope you suceed in that midwifing job.. sounds fun! lotsa luck :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 hoping it doesnt stop you. just look at what josh has achieved, it can be done. go for it!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs tree Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am a trained nurse.I didn't have my DX when I started training but my DX didn't get me sacked..not going to work for 18months did thatgood luckMrs Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 In many ways it is my job that offers any kind of hope for me- It gives me structure and makes me stop thinking about myself and how I am feeling all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphaOmega Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 In many ways it is my job that offers any kind of hope for me- It gives me structure and makes me stop thinking about myself and how I am feeling all the time.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wow, you said a mouthful! Thats what I need....Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach112331 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 You can do almost anything. All it takes is dedication and staying on your medicines. it also does not hurt to let your supervisors know about it. That wasy when shit happens they mightt be better at understanding. In the US laws protect from discrimination. Just don't tell them beffore hire.Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 At the moment I am in remission from BPD but mostly I live in fear that when in recovery (like I am now) there is the awareness that BPD will come back and I will go into an episode again. I know that I will never be fully free of it, though it does seem to get better as time passes.When not in an episode my career (personal trainer own company) goes extremely well, a little too well I suppose. I am good at it...I make good money, and I am happy.But when I get too stressed, and then something happens and I flip out again, it all goes down the pan. I usually lose everything in one go, my mind, any concern for my business, clients... it all goes out the window...So when times are good I can do anything, but in 'episode' I can't do shit.I guess that reflects the bi-polar-ishness of BPD really.Up and down, up and down, like a rollercoaster.It has all been very good though for about 5 months...and I can hardly believe that I wanted to end my life 5 months ago, and was hearing voices etc.... Just goes to show it can be managed... and you can have a career, though you need a job where you can take 'time out' when it gets crazy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice92cambridge Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 work as a auxillary nurse in a hospital at the mo, it wont be a problem as long as you pass an occupational health assessment to say that you're fit for work...they cannot discriminate against mental health problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is sweet Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I don't know of any restrictions at all. Then again I'm from the U.S. so things could be different over there. I'm a CNA (certified nursing assistant)! It's very rewarding work. Interesting field you are choosing to go into, Fish. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegrass Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 :wub: Fish, go for it and continue with the voluntary work - bpd should not be a barrier to you - in fact doing what you enjoy I'm sure will be quite therapeutic and do wonders for your confidence - all the best.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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