Dallas Bragg argues willpower depletes under stress and fatigue, making it unreliable for staying sober. Instead, he says vulnerability works: admitting cravings, asking for help, sharing your location, letting others check your phone. Distribute the burden to people around you.
What would you say if I told you that willpower won't save you from Tina use? Here's what I mean. Willpower is a finite energy. We only have so much to expend during a day. And if we haven't slept well, or we've been working long hours, or maybe it's during the holidays, well, willpower runs out real quick. And then you're left with an empty reservoir. And guess what? Your subconscious patterns never run out of energy. This is why the key to Tina recovery is vulnerability. Exposing yourself, admitting you want to use, that you could use, sharing with people around you that you're scared and you need help, and giving up your privacy like sharing your location or having someone else monitor your phone activity. Being vulnerable sets you free and distributes the work of your recovery so it isn't all left to you on your own using your own personal willpower.
