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

Euphoric recall hijacks recovery. #addictionrecovery #sobriety

10 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this YouTube monologue, Dallas Bragg explains the phenomenon of "euphoric recall," where individuals with addiction idealize past substance‑use experiences and downplay the negative consequences. He describes how this distorted memory can infiltrate thoughts, lure a person toward relapse, and lead to severe psychological fallout such as paranoia and psychosis. Bragg contrasts the seductive promise of fun and connection with the deeper, authentic self that recognizes these memories as lies. He asserts that the sober self can reclaim control by refusing to let thoughts be hijacked, and he offers a free guided meditation—available via direct message or comment—to help listeners detach from euphoric recall and strengthen their recovery.

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Euphoric recall— that's exaggerating good experiences of addiction and forgetting the bad ones— it sneaks into your thoughts until it has lured you into relapse. I listened to her seduction before, being convinced that this time when I use, I'm gonna have great connections and I'm gonna have lots of fun between the sheets. You know, but deep in your heart is the real you, not the you who throws all their sober time away for the promise of a good time in bed. Not the you whose mind spirals into paranoia and psychosis for days on end. Euphoric recall is the ability of addiction to manipulate your mind into remembering what you think were great naked times. But you know what? Deep in your heart, the real you knows these are lies. You have the power to prohibit your thoughts from being hijacked. DM or comment meditate below, and I'll send you a free guided meditation to begin detaching yourself from your addiction and the grips of euphoric recall.