Every time I read about or research BPD I never fully identified with BPD.

Yes I fit the criteria. Had a horrendously abusive childhood and have gone through many traumatic events.

But I don't "act out" or exhibit "attention seeking behaviour". I recently found out that there is a "quiet" borderline. I identify with this much more. I hid my self-mutilation and other self destructive behaviours. I rarely express my rage infront of people and so on. I internalise everything.

Does anyone else with BPD identify more with the quiet borderline rather than the "textbook" kind?