I've always been super quiet in my BPD presentation, and I've been in this department for a really long time (long story...multiple degrees and have taught here for a long time, don't want to go into more detail because I want to maintain my privacy). I just came out to three of my professors and it's completely changed my experience...the amount of growth that has happened in my professional relationships as a result of not having to hide "my secret" has been super freeing. I am obviously still professional, but now I can describe certain relevant aspects of my experience and it's been amazing. Has anyone else done this? 