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

Ready to Stop

18 Mar 2026 · 2 min

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In this candid monologue, Dallas Bragg describes the physical and psychological experience of deciding to quit substance use. He outlines classic withdrawal symptoms—shaking, chills, gastrointestinal distress—as signs that the mind has committed to stopping while the body is still reacting. He recounts a pivotal moment in a hotel room where, amid a group of peers, the sunrise and birdsong trigger a stark realization that his drug use is no longer enjoyable or purposeful. Bragg emphasizes that quitting is a gradual, non‑instantaneous process and encourages listeners to acknowledge and celebrate these early signs of change. He concludes by promoting a new 12‑week, small‑group coaching program for men (10 participants, 2‑hour weekly sessions with him and an assistant coach) and invites interested viewers to comment “group” to receive an application.

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things that happen when you decide to quit using, Tina, but you are physically still doing it. This is when you get the shakes, right? That's when your body starts shaking really hard, you get cold, you have to shit. Um, that is a sign that you have decided in your spirit to stop, but your physical body is still going through the motions. I remember forcing myself to go to a session Shaking and all that stuff. And then once you get there, of course, you take the first puff and you stop shaking, or the needle or whatever it is. But I was sitting there on a bed, 3 other guys, all of us zoned out, gooned out on our phones, trying to get one more person there. And the sun's peeking through the curtains of the hotel room, hitting my face. The birds start chirping, and I know it's time to face reality. And I was like, What am I doing? This isn't fun anymore. This isn't what I want. Why am I here? You know, those are the questions that you start asking yourself. And those are the experiences you have when you have decided in your spirit to stop. So I want you to really just settle in and celebrate that. If that's happening to you, you've decided to quit. You're moving in that direction. It doesn't just happen. It's not a switch that flips. It's happening for you. You're getting there. I promise. If this resonates with you and you are interested in coaching, we're starting a new group at the end of this month. It's 12 weeks, 10 men, 2 hours a week. And, and of course, sessions with me and sessions with my assistant coach. If you're interested, comment the word group and we'll get you the application.