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

Tina’s Zombie Stage #addictionhelp

22 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this monologue, Dallas Bragg explains the "zombie stage" of crystal meth addiction, a phase where the drug has hijacked the brain's habit loops, causing use to continue even when the individual no longer enjoys it. He describes how the behavior becomes automatic, likening it to everyday habits like nail‑biting or brushing teeth, and notes the emotional numbness and irritation that accompany it. Bragg emphasizes that many people seeking his help are stuck in this stage and often need one‑on‑one coaching. He encourages listeners that, despite feeling entrenched, they can forge a new identity and life, but acknowledges that doing so alone can be extremely difficult and professional support may be required.

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One of the last stages of crystal meth addiction is called the zombie stage. This is when crystal meth has basically taken over your brain and your thought processes so that you're using but you don't even want to anymore. You're using because it's a habit, just like biting your nails or brushing your teeth. It's just something that you do. When you go and use with other people, you're sitting there thinking, what am I doing here? It's not fun anymore. People get on your nerves. It's just nothing like it used to be. Most of the guys that come to me for help are in this stage when they need a one-on-one coach. If you're one of those people that sits alone with the porn in your hand, you're always thinking to yourself, why am I doing this? Using crystal meth has just become an ingrained part of who you are, but you don't have to remain in that state of being. You can create a new identity and a new life for yourself, but sometimes you just can't do it on your own.