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#39 – Tim Davis: Tripolar
#39 – Tim Davis: Tripolar
#39 – Tim Davis: Tripolar
Wednesday 9th December 2020
Tim Davis discusses his journey from addiction to ultra-endurance racing, using exercise to manage bipolar disorder on Recovery Survey.
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Get the buttons here!Tim Davis: Racing Past Addiction and Bipolar Disorder
I'm going to stop hiding behind my mental illness and I'm going to encourage others that you don't have to hide.
Tim Davis' story is a testament to the power of resilience and transformation. As a child, Tim faced unimaginable trauma that shook his beliefs and faith, leading him down a dark path of drug addiction and alcoholism. But his journey didn't end there. In this episode of Recovery Survey, hosted by Brett Morris, Tim opens up about his battle with addiction and his eventual diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
He found an unexpected lifeline in triathlons and ultra-endurance racing, which became a positive outlet for his manic symptoms. Through rigorous training and newfound coping strategies, Tim managed to channel his addictive tendencies into remarkable achievements. He shares how exercise not only helped him manage his mental health but also gave him a sense of purpose and accomplishment.
Tim also discusses the cathartic process of writing his book and the message he hopes to spread: 'You don't have to hide behind your mental illness'. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in the face of severe challenges, it's possible to find a path to recovery and achieve extraordinary feats.