Assuming the question is not already covered on the application form, should a person disclose a personality disorder diagnoses to a potential employer? I ask because I know that there are stigmas associated with personality disorders specifically. For whatever reason, employers tend to accept things like depression or anxiety but when a personality disorder is disclosed, it's like the person has immediately been labeled a defective POS. But the downside of not disclosing is when the symptoms of the disorder rear their head and causes problems in the workplace.

So, is it better to disclose them up front with the hopes that there will be some understanding not only with the employer but maybe with other members of management or not disclose for fear of not getting the job or of being seen as defective or a freak by co-workers and supervisors and also running the risk that advancement in the company might not happen for you because supervisors or higher ups don't want to overstress you?