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

What They Don't Tell You About Tina Recovery

28 Oct 2025 · 2 min

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In this solo YouTube talk, Dallas Bragg outlines the often‑unspoken aspects of recovering from methamphetamine (referred to as "Tina"). He explains that sleep will remain irregular for months, the body’s physiological systems take time to normalize, and weight may increase as the body seeks its natural set point, prompting cravings for fried foods and ice cream that must be met with healthier choices. He notes that sober sex feels awkward at first but can become more rewarding. Bragg emphasizes a grieving process for the loss of the drug‑focused lifestyle, describing it as necessary. He stresses that stopping meth is only the first step; true recovery is a quest to return to one’s authentic self, using lessons learned from the experience. Finally, he promotes a new 12‑week intensive group coaching cohort for those seeking guided support, inviting viewers to comment or DM the word “group” to apply.

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All right, things nobody tells you about Tina recovery. Your sleep will be weird for months. Do not expect your physiological system to return back to normal right away. You put your body through hell. You may gain weight. Your body is going to want to return to your normal body-programmed set weight. You may want fried foods and ice cream, but this is the time to choose a healthy diet. Sober sex is awkward at first. Yes, sex without it may seem impossible. or weird, but you will find it rewarding again, and you're going to love it more than you could ever imagine. Grief. You will go through a grieving process. You are going to naturally grieve your life in chemsex and your relationship with the drug. That is perfectly fine and quite necessary. Quitting is easy. Quitting is the easy part. Stopping the substance is only the beginning. You are on a quest to return home to your true self and Armed with the learning that the meth experience gave you. What a gift. What did no one tell you about Tina recovery that you wish you had? If you'd like help navigating this process, we are starting a new endeavor, a 12-week intense group coaching cohort to kickstart your Tina recovery process. If you are interested, comment or DM the word group to apply. See you then.