I honestly hate writing and feel like I'm betraying her even writing this - but I am at a real loss.
Try not to look at this as betrayal. We are not here to undermine your wife. We are here to coach you on how to better your relationship.
I encourage you not to disclose your work here. You need a confidant. We will be that for you.
You've already realized this, but it won't hurt to say it. All of us are at our worst when stress exceeds our buffer to absorb it. Your wife's buffer is less than yours. If she has any BPD tendencies, she will fell disproportionate hurt and she will respond accordingly - or as you have seen, disproportionate to the situation.
You can try to get her out of "pains way" (and you should), but you have to be very careful not to become a "mouse being swatted around by a cat" for stress relief.
In short, you want to take smart corrective actions. You do not want to cower to please. You want to be clear that you care for her. You want to provide strength and leadership. You want to let her self sooth.
Members can help you unpack all this. I'm just trying to draw a quick roadmap to let you know you can navigate this for the good of all.
This is harder than golf.
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