I have been in several psych hospitals. I have learned that bi-polar or not, we are still unique just like everyone else and can still do great things. There are plenty of very successful people who are Bi-Polar & Borderline. We are given so many labels in the world, granted.. many are needed but they should not define who we are, we define that. As for it confirming that there is something 'wrong' with you, I don't see it like that. You have a disorder, plenty of people have disorders and even the ones who do not, still encounter many problems in life. If anything, the problems we face are a challenge to conquer, each time we conquer something we become stronger and better people. There were times I would be in complete disarray and look at people passing by who seemed quite together and had a purpose in life, it would frustrate me to no end and I would think to myself 'Why can't I just be like everyone else, able to go with the flow with whatever comes my way?'. Over time, I realized that all those people I would notice walking by, could appear to be fine but every single person has something wrong with them and I wouldn't even consider it 'wrong', perfection is boring. You sound like a great person and you can overcome this and anything else you set your mind to. With the right medication, therapy as well as effort, you can do just fine. I have faith in you.