Diff between BiPolar (BP) and Borderline (BPD) abbrev

[TerryJ2]

I've seen both of these used and reading the acronym page doesn't help me. Which is BiPolar and which is Borderline Personality?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Hound dog]

BiPolar (BP) - bipolar

Borderline (BPD) - borderline personality disorder



Confusing huh?

 

[klmno]

And I'm starting to think they can look the same in real life too! LOL!

 

[MyFriendKita]

I've seen articles that abbreviate bipolar disorder as Borderline (BPD), just to make things even more confusing.

 

[TerryJ2]

Thank you!