I just recently got diagnosed with BPD. I definitely fall into the quiet/discouraged subtype. Is having a constant inner critic common for this disorder? It's like a constant voice that calls me names, labels me, tells me I can't, tells me I'll always be alone, etc. I'm extremely perfectionistic and hyper vigilant as a result- always assume people are judging/looking at me, always feeling insecure and suffering from imposter syndrome. Before my diagnosis I was doing your average BPD impulsive stuff- drugs, binge eating, self harm, rapid mood swings, just falling apart. I was basically so terrified of rejection (still am) and being judged. It feels like I've been pretending to be a person my whole life through mirroring and using humor as a defense mechanism, but once my BPD got really bad I lost my sense of humor altogether which was my only shield. Now I'm just flailing. Anyways, does all of this sound typical for someone who just got diagnosed?

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TLDR: Is a constant inner critic and fear of being judged (even by strangers) typical?