I'm not entirely sure if you were successful in what you were trying to say here, but what you actually did end up saying is flat-out, factually, 100% incorrect.
Borderline Personality Disorder is, as indicated, a personality disorder. It is often characterized by poor attachment, tumultuous relationships, "black and white thinking", and can also involve difficulty with emotional expression and reception as well as other issues

Bipolar is actually a clinical name for a specific mood disorder. Bipolar I, bipolar II, and bipolar NOS are all variations of the disorder, which is characterized by extreme fluctuations in mood, to the point of dysfunction. Depending on the severity of symptoms, the disorder may require hospitalization and almost always requires medication for a successful prognosis [though not 100% of the time]
The name bipolar is a new name for "manic depression", which was used in previous versions of the DSM.

They are unique, though to the layman with little intimate knowledge, may seem very similar. They can both however be destructive.


…I hear ya. Ignorance and misinformation really gets at me, too.