Why You Feel “Up”… Then Crash (It Might Not Be What You Think)

Complex trauma can mimic bipolar disorder, leading to misdiagnosis, confusion, and frustration. Tim explores how trauma affects dopamine, the nervous system, and emotional regulation, creating cycles that look like mania and depression. Learn how to recognize the difference and why trauma-informed care is essential for true healing. ▶ Explore LIFT, our intensive Complex Trauma recovery program: https://bit.ly/LIFTProgram Do YOU have complex trauma? Take the quiz HERE: https://bit.ly/CPTSD-Quizzes Join our Community! https://bit.ly/join-the-community-tf Unsure where to begin? Reach out to us HERE: https://bit.ly/ReachOut-TimFletcher Check out articles, resources, courses, and programs on our website: https://bit.ly/TimFletcherCo 🎧Watch or listen to the Time With Tim Podcast:    / @timewithtimpodcast   Your membership supports our mission to change the landscape of complex trauma recovery. Join our YouTube channel HERE: https://bit.ly/JoinTimFletcher Bite-sized and affordable complex trauma recovery. Explore EVERGREEN Courses HERE: https://bit.ly/evergreen-courses Understand the development of complex trauma in your life, discover how addictions are formed and find healthy ways to cope, or learn how to parent yourself and your child with complex trauma. Explore ALIGN Self-Study Courses HERE: https://bit.ly/ALIGNCourses Dig deep into the roots of your complex trauma and gain tools to heal & recover long-term. Explore the LIFT Online Learning Programs HERE: https://bit.ly/LIFTProgram #bipolardisorder #complextrauma #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney #cptsd #childhoodtrauma --- Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.