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

Power of journaling in sobriety #addictionrecovery

21 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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In this candid monologue, Dallas Bragg describes a recent surge in intense cravings, including urges for intravenous use, that coincide with July—the peak month of his 100‑day recovery cycle. He attributes the heightened difficulty to his role as a recovery coach, which exposes him daily to others' stories, amplifying his own triggers. Bragg credits his daily journal for reminding him of this cyclical pattern and for anchoring him to his "future self," a mental construct representing his desired sober life. He acknowledges that cravings persist even after six years of sobriety, but emphasizes that committing to his future self provides the decisive motivation to refuse relapse.

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I'm gonna be honest with you. I am severely triggered lately. In the past few weeks, I've had some strong cravings, especially for intravenous use, if you know what I'm talking about. I just have to say, thank God for my journal, because it reminded me that July is one of the 3 months out of the year that's the hardest for me. It ends a 100-day cycle. In July, I am at my peak in terms of cravings. My alter ego pushes me really hard to use again. Just extra hard this year because I'm being a recovery coach and I'm hearing the stories and I'm talking to people every day. So it's really hitting me hard. Guys, it's been 6 years and I'm still getting cravings. They may never go away. But the difference is, is I have latched on to my future self. I choose my future self and my future life. And that's enough to say no to the cravings.