As an outsider I feel a bit confused around how do you feel about strangers approaching you in a friendly way and initiating a conversation in a public setting? Not cat-calls or impolite drunk intrusions, more like someone asking you to sign for a cause or taking a poll in broad daylight...

In example below I got the feeling any stranger approaching you in any way at all would get you to blow up like a puffer fish and freeze until he goes away (preferably doing no sudden moves 😂). And even then you'd stay an emotional mess for the whole day.

&gt;I like to be alone for extended periods of time and when I get angry at someone I like to sleep under my bed to feel safe. I like to lock my door and be alone when I'm angry and feel like a trapped animal when approached.

On the other hand I've read posts where it is actually advised by girls with BPD to approach a girl stranger, because she could never approach a stranger on her own + she likes getting attention a lot. This is typical for girls overall, but are BPD girls even more shy / less probable to approach a stranger than their "normal" friends?