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The sample consisted of 29 participants in two groups: bipolar disorder without an anxiety disorder (n=19) and bipolar disorder with comorbid anxiety disorders (n=10), all of whom were patients at a specialized bipolar outpatient clinic at Landspítali, The National University Hospital of Iceland. Participants completed clinical interviews using MINI, Brief QoL.BP, BRQ, GAD-7, WSAS, and medical records were also examined. The study found no significant differences in the number of hospitalizations, days spent hospitalized, suicide attempts, or the age of onset between the two groups. However, there were significant differences in scores on Brief QoL.BP, BRQ, GAD-7, and WSAS indicating that individuals with comorbid anxiety disorders experienced a lower level of quality of life, less recovery, more anxiety, and impaired level of functioning. These findings suggest the importance of addressing comorbid anxiety disorders in the treatment of bipolar disorder. 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The study found no significant differences in the number of hospitalizations, days spent hospitalized, suicide attempts, or the age of onset between the two groups. However, there were significant differences in scores on Brief QoL.BP, BRQ, GAD-7, and WSAS indicating that individuals with comorbid anxiety disorders experienced a lower level of quality of life, less recovery, more anxiety, and impaired level of functioning. These findings suggest the importance of addressing comorbid anxiety disorders in the treatment of bipolar disorder. 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