Hello Wintereyes,

In reading this, I am reminded of myself in many ways. It is almost uncanny the resemblances we have. Grew up being the adult in my family. Escape life by daydreaming. Always full of anxiety early on. Becoming very task oriented or academically focused at times (i.e. learning about gardening, every plant on earth, even the latin names). Graduated from university with distinction. On 14 different committees at work, above my regular job. We are on the same meds. I became very hypomanic and filled with energy with an SSRI, accomplished incredible things that I now cannot believe. How did I do that? Also have very depressed states.

So to answer your question, yes, these things sound characteristic of bipolar II.

Feel free to PM me anytime! You appear to be my kindred!