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

Building self-trust in addiction recovery. #sobriety #addiction

4 Dec 2023 · 1 min

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In this solo YouTube monologue, Dallas Bragg reflects on how chronic lying— to others, family, and especially oneself— erodes self‑trust for people struggling with addiction. He proposes that a lack of self‑trust can fuel relapse and stagnation in sobriety. To rebuild that trust, Bragg advises setting "tiny" goals, such as committing to stay sober for just the next hour, rather than larger, more abstract targets. He emphasizes focusing on the energetic release and confidence that comes from consistently meeting these minute promises, which gradually retrains the brain to value its word. The video concludes with a call for viewers to engage— comment, like, share, or direct‑message him—to continue the discussion and support each other in recovery.

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As an addict, I lied to everybody. My kids, my mom, and especially myself. Could the reason you continue to relapse or feel stagnant in your sobriety be because you lack trust in yourself? As addicts, we often make promises to others and ourselves that never get followed through. We are training our system that our word means nothing. I suggest to my clients to set tiny goals. Not small ones, tiny ones. Sometimes in early recovery, we're at a place where we have to live hour by hour. So if you're at that point, set a goal to stay sober for the next hour. Try not to focus on the actual goal and how small it is. Focus on the energetic release that occurs when you actually do live up to your promises. For more on this, or if you'd like to join the discussion, comment, like, share, or DM me.