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

You Think You Have Tina Under Control?

5 Mar 2025 · 1 min

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In this candid monologue, Dallas Bragg shares his personal experience with early methamphetamine (referred to as "Tina") use and outlines three key warning signs that indicate a loss of control. He describes the deceptive feeling of being a "kid in a candy store" and believing one can manage the habit while maintaining a successful career, stable family, and friendships. The three warning signs are: (1) calling out of work and attempting to return while crashing, (2) canceling plans with friends to prioritize drug use, and (3) lying to family, which becomes increasingly easy. Bragg emphasizes that these behaviors signal a dangerous escalation and urges listeners to recognize these patterns and seek help immediately.

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3 warning signs that I was falling into the Tina abyss that I wish someone had told me. You know, when we are new to meth use and feel like we are a kid in a candy store, we feel like we just discovered the secret chocolate bar that the other kids can't have. We tell ourselves that we have it under control. I mean, we are holding down a successful career, we have a great family background, stable friend group. We have it under control. We are not one of them. Here's how to know you're losing grip. Number 1, the first day you call out of work. Just because you have PTO now, just wait until you try to go back to work while you're crashing. Number 2, missing plans with friends. Those who care about you the most will be canceled and take a back seat so you can go jerk it with a stranger. Number 3, lie to your family. The first time feels like a little uncomfortable, then it gets easier and And easier. You are playing with fire. Your life is at stake right now. It is time to get help.