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

Triggers may never leave. #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney

16 Apr 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief, candid video, Dallas Bragg reflects on reaching nearly six years of sobriety and recounts an unexpected trigger he experienced when he noticed the veins in his arm—a reminder of his past IV drug use. He acknowledges that cravings and temptations can arise spontaneously and without warning, especially for former IV users. Bragg emphasizes that the key to recovery lies in recognizing these urges as mere fantasies, pausing to collect one’s thoughts, and consciously choosing to let the craving pass rather than act on it. He shares his personal choice to let the craving go and encourages viewers to adopt the same approach, framing it as a practical, empowering strategy for ongoing recovery.

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So after almost 6 years of sobriety, I got triggered this morning by my veins in my arm. I'm really proud of the progress I'm making in the gym, but I just wasn't expecting this. And if you've been an IV drug user, I think you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. So here's my message to you. The cravings, the temptations may never stop, and they're gonna surprise you, and they're gonna be spontaneous. That is a given. The difference is being able to pause, collect your thoughts, catch yourself, remind yourself that it's a fantasy, and allow it to pass. When that craving comes up, you have 2 choices. You can follow it, or you can let it go. I let it go. So can you.