>Do you feel there is any confusion between the two?

I do think, that SOME people think that untreated mania will always result in hospitalization. And while it certainly can, that's not in the criteria, and it is certainly avoidable, especially for the less sociable. No one sees me up; no one complains, while my thoughts are racing like nuts, I have no need in my life for consent from anyone to do what those ideas suggest. I straight up go from idea to execution to bored; I need no one's opinion on the matter. :-D

I don't think the doctors seem to have this problem, and it didn't effect how I was diagnosed or the treatment that was suggested. Which is important, because BP1 and BP2 have different treatment response odds.