Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

Brain Repair Takes Time

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief conversation, Dallas Bragg addresses listeners who feel a persistent loss of joy after stopping substance use, emphasizing that the brain does not heal instantly. He cites Maharishi’s view that brain repair takes time—weeks to months—and encourages patience, noting that the brain is capable of regeneration. Speaker B adds nuance, acknowledging the importance of offering hope while also warning that heavy or prolonged methamphetamine use can cause irreversible neuronal death that may not fully regenerate. Together, they present a balanced message: recovery is possible with time and care, but the extent of damage depends on the severity and duration of substance exposure.

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I just wanna say, if you're listening to this, this is something I hear a lot, is I just can't find joy. Everything seems dull. And you are taking that as it's going to be forever. You're taking that as it's going to be a part of your life for the rest of your life. And it isn't. What Maharishi is saying is that what you've done to your brain cannot be repaired in an instant just because you stopped using 30, 60 days ago, right? 90 days ago. It's gonna take some time for you for it to repair so that you can feel joy and get joy out of life. But it can be. The brain is amazing. It will regenerate. Have some patience. Okay.
Anyway, I need to say something. I think I'm just going to add to that, that, you know, part of this work involves both being a bit encouraging to people that are struggling at the moment, that there is hope and yes, many of it can be regenerated. But I think it's also holding in mind that the more extensive use, the heavier the use, the higher the degree in which the damage, because these substances do damage and it's well known that that methamphetamine leads to brain damage and neuronal death, and those will not be regenerated.