Episode 124 Bi-Polar and Podcasting with Tim McCarthy

"I realized that people don't like root against you and stuff like that. So it's funny no one's like oh yeah, I hope you fail. People are actually like really supportive and stuff. So it was such like popping a pimple on the middle of the back and just being like, ah, that feels good."

Tim McCarthy is someone who you would meet, and see a guy who is happy, funny and would do anything to make you laugh. Even if it was self deprecating. However, that was what you would see on the outside. Deep down Tim was fighting an internal battle that he didn't figure out until it was almost too late. Tim finally learned something was off with him mentally & wanted the pain to go away, forever. On May 5th 2019, Tim attempted to take his own life, but fortunately enough, he did not succeed in his plan. After that, he knew it was time to get professional help. After a long battle going through doctors, multiple therapists, & dealing with the mental healthcare system, Tim finally got some answers & he was officially diagnosed with general anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar II & General Anxiety. Feeling ashamed at first, but with the help of friends & family, Tim came to terms with his disorder. Since then he wanted to help as many people as he could that also suffered alone with mental health issues. Hence the creation of 20TIMinutes, a podcast that focuses on mental health through the help of humour, insight & personal stories!

20TIMinutes releases two episodes every week. On Tuesday's, Tim records, roughly, a 20-minute episode where you'll hear personal stories, & general topics revolving around mental health. Then on Thursday's Tim interviews a wide variety of guests who show support, while sharing their struggles & stories with mental health. Thursday's episode can range from 20 minutes to an hour plus.. Both shows bring awareness to a serious topic, by sharing laughs and positivity.

Here are some of the topics that we touched upon in this episode:

• Bi polar 2
• His podcast 20Timinutes
• Manic depression
• Surviving a suicide attempt
• Having an outer body experience

Tim's Socials and website:

www.20TIMinutes.com

YouTube.com/20TIMinutes

Twitter.com/20TIMinutes

Instagram.com/20TIMinutes

Facebook.com/20TIMinutes

If you would like to support the show please leave a 5 star review over on Apple Podcasts or leave a voice message on Anchor FM. You can also follow the show and my journey on IG @depthsofdarkside!

Thanks for listening and have a great day!