What’s been your experience with emotional regulation in chemsex recovery? Tell us about your experi
In this monologue, Dallas Bragg discusses the emotional swings experienced during chemsex recovery, describing two extreme personas that many people adopt. The first is the "pink cloud" or overconfidence mask, where the individual feels superior, optimistic, and blinds to their own problems after periods of abstinence, often scrolling through profiles of others still using. The second is the collapse or shame mask, triggered by a relapse, where the person feels hopeless, a chronic relapser, and focuses only on their flaws. Bragg emphasizes that both masks are exaggerations driven by emotion, not the true self, and warns that living in either extreme prevents authentic self‑expression. He urges listeners to notice these swings, recognize them as personas, and strive for a balanced, authentic identity rather than extreme emotional states.
