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

Relapse feels like disassociation. #recoveryispossible #addiction

16 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this short spoken piece, Dallas Bragg describes relapse as a dissociative, autopilot state where the individual feels like a puppet controlled by subconscious programming. He frames the true self as an observing presence that does not want to succumb to addictive patterns. By recognizing this observer self, one can empower themselves to reprogram the autopilot through mindfulness practice. Bragg invites listeners to learn more or receive a free guided meditation by sending a direct message or commenting with the word “meditate.”

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Relapse can feel like dissociation. Something in you lets go and allows someone else to control you as if you're a puppet on a string. You can feel trapped inside your own body as if you're watching your life from a third-person vantage point. Ask any addict and they know when they've reached that decision point and they step to the side and allow the subconscious to take over. The subconscious is all that programming that's been learned over time. And then it becomes the autopilot. The key to transformational recovery is understanding that your true nature is that observer, that inner self who truly does not want to give in to addictive patterns. As the observer, you can be empowered to reprogram the autopilot, and this begins with mindfulness practice. To learn more or to receive my free guided meditation to get the process started, DM or comment meditate.