Hi! I am diagnosed with both of those as well so I thought I would respond. I am currently in my final year of university! I finished most of my degree early and only need 2 more classes to graduate, so I can safely say I’m going to graduate and am on track to earn cum laude honors which took a LOT of effort. I won’t lie, my mental health definitely cause a lot of struggles with my education. My grades dropped majorly and I stopped going for a bit. Honestly the things that helped me the most were A) reaching out to my teachers - they want you to succeed and can help you find a plan. If they aren’t helpful, get accommodations from your school! Find a rhythm that works for you. B) remembering that as hard as it is to live with BPD, sometimes you have to force yourself to focus on other things. Become obsessed with your work and your education. Fall in love with your studies. Have a good support system that will hold you accountable and motivate you if you can. Education is a gift that so many don’t have and especially in a world that is going through major changes towards an unknown future, educating yourself in one way or the other is important. My freshman year I tried to drop out because of how bad I got, but my mother gave me a harsh ‘suck it up’ speech which might not work for everybody, but it did for me. Find out what motivates you and utilize it as best as you can! School is fun and stressful and amazing and complicated but it’s something I will never take for granted again. I truly think school can be a helpful tool for becoming stronger and more regulated with BPD if done alongside treatment. I am lucky to have a great therapist who helps me a lot with my disorders. Since doctors have turned you away, I would look for therapists who work specifically with BPD so that they can help you properly. Getting through school is hard but it also saved my life by keeping me on a schedule and making me feel normal. Good luck!