Chicago – GoAskAlex has written a thought-provoking article for sex work community and online resource center MelroseMichaels.com, ‘My Work Helps My Mental Illness – and My Mental Illness Helps My Work (Managing Sex Work and Borderline Personality Disorder)\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt can seem downright impossible to see a silver lining when living with pervasive mental illness,\u201d she explains with refreshingly open candor, \u201cwhich is why I feel the need to share my story – and to explain how my diagnosed personality disorder helps me to excel at my work.\u201d<\/p>\n
The popular Canadian model, adult film performer, content creator and outspoken industry advocate sees her \u2018affliction\u2019 as an \u2018advantage\u2019 when it comes navigating her chosen career: \u201cWhat if instead of holding us back, our mental illness is something that could possibly help us to achieve greatness?\u201d<\/p>\n
GoAskAlex notes that \u201crunning my own business allows me to prioritize my mental and physical health. Being my own \u2018Sex Work CEO\u2019 allows me to work at a pace that is manageable for me. I am even able to choose work related projects based on what makes me feel good. Over the course of the past eight years, this has become paramount to my comfort, happiness and success.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany people living with BPD tend to think in \u2018all-or-nothing\u2019 ways, so it\u2019s common for us to initially love our jobs, but impulsively quit shortly after. This leads to frequent career changes and instability, making it difficult to reach long term goals. The ability to switch back and forth between different facets of sex work (such as live streaming and content creation) has helped me to stay passionate and engaged with my work.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also adds that \u201cpeople with BPD are described as \u2018emotional chameleons\u2019, and are known to excel at mirroring those around them\u2026this type of familiarity builds lasting connection with customers, which in turn nurtures customer retention\u201d, and their \u201ccaptivating energy and enthusiasm\u201d and \u201chyper-fixation associated with BPD\u2026 can present as attention to detail, and that perfectionism coupled with passion and creativity never ceases to amaze our fans.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know from experience that living with mental illness can feel hopeless, especially in a world where our worth is often measured by our conventionality. It\u2019s important to remember that we can lead full, happy, and successful lives not just despite our mental illness, but because of it!\u201d<\/p>\n
Read the full article at\u00a0MelroseMichaels.com\/post\/my- For more info about GoAskAlex, find & follow her at\u00a0GoAskAlexOnline.com<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n ABOUT GOASKALEX:<\/em><\/p>\n GoAskAlex is an adult model, onscreen performer and sex educator with the distinction of being the industry\u2019s first-ever ostomate since receiving a life-changing surgery in 2019: \u201cmy small intestine was diverted out through my abdomen, and I now wear a permanent medical device.\u201d<\/p>\n The auburn-haired British Columbia, Canada native – who launched her adult career in 2014 as a webcam model and online companion – has since taken the opportunity to use her high-profile platform to advocate for disabled and underrepresented bodies in adult media.<\/p>\n