ApprehensiveDoor8

Hi! I was wondering what the link is between bipolar disorder and anxiety? I have bipolar ii but sometimes I feel like my anxiety is worse than the mood changes (although I might not say that if I were depressed right now..)

Can there be signs of bipolar disorder in childhood? I didn't have my first manic episode until I was in my 20s, but I can think back to manic-ish experiences when I was younger (suddenly being a morning person for about a week, or my mind racing and coming up with weird money-making ideas that seemed crazy to me later). I want to have kids, so I'd like to know if there are any early signs to look out for once I do.

Hi! I was wondering if bipolar depression is the same as clinical depression, or if they are distinct from each other? Both in terms of symptoms and what is happening neurologically.