Hi,

I have never been on here so I apologize if I don't know the protocol. I work in the state of Washington, United States and I need advice about potentially disclosing my mental illness to my employer.

I do not have a psychiatrist diagnosis but I went through DBT for a full year, 2018 - 2019. I have previously been diagnosed with PTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and OCD. I stopped going to therapy for a year now but my symptoms are getting bad again. I am wondering if I should disclose to my employer about my mental illness, but I am worried I will be discriminated against. My employer already breaks employee laws and regulations and I am afraid that they will use this as an excuse to fire me, but on the other hand, I am also afraid that as my symptoms get worse, I may need accommodations or to take time off. I am willing to seek out a doctor or therapy again to obtain an official diagnosis and treatment.

I have worked at my current job for almost a year now and would not like to lose it, but I feel afraid in either option that I have. I have even heard negative comments around the office about BPD, which was very triggering to me. Does anyone have any advice or experience in this?

Thanks for your help.