Dallas Bragg explains that recovery from Tina follows cycles, not a straight line. Users typically see patterns repeat every two weeks, then four to six weeks, then three to six months. Plan ahead for each cycle by staying with supportive people to break the pattern and build longer stretches of abstinence.
Listen, recovery from Tina is a looping process. So let's say that you're using every 2 weeks. Well, that's your cycle— 2 weeks. You have to loop out of that. In other words, when 2 weeks are coming up, put all the safeguards in place. Do everything you can to keep yourself away from it, even if it means going to the Go Stay with Mama, to get yourself to 4 weeks or 6 weeks. Now you've built momentum to get yourself through the next cycle, which might be a month. It might be 3 months, which is the ultimate addiction. That means you're now focused on getting through 3 to 6 months. Then you may use again. Look, this is a journey. It's not linear. And you have to look at it in a certain way with realistic expectations if you want to get out. The important part is to see the use, the relapse, as a point on the journey. A chance for you to learn. So that when you are getting ready for your next cycle, you can be prepared with knowledge and managed expectations.
