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

Don’t say you’ll never use again #sobriety #drugaddictionawareness #relapse

3 May 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, Dallas Bragg warns against making absolute "never again" promises—whether about substance use, diet, exercise, or relationships—because such unrealistic expectations set people up for shame, disappointment, and perceived failure when relapse occurs. He emphasizes that relapse is a common human experience, not limited to addiction, and suggests reframing the journey as a learning opportunity. By adopting a curious, student-like mindset toward setbacks, individuals can reduce shame and foster growth rather than self‑condemnation.

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One way to avoid the shame of relapse is not setting unrealistic expectations. When you say, I'm never using again, is that really realistic? You're setting yourself up for shame, for failure, for disappointment, and something that is probably not going to happen. The same thing goes with all of us. You don't have to be an addict to experience relapse. You can relapse on your diet, on the gym. You can start dating the same person over again. There's a lot of things that we resolve never, never to do again. That's just totally unrealistic. Instead, turn to the journey itself and say, I'm going to experience what I experience and I'm going to learn from it as a curious student.