LGBTQ+ recovery is about far more than simply stopping drinking or using substances. For many LGBTQ+ people, alcohol and substances were never really about partying at all. They were often about survival, about finding confidence, connection, belonging, escape, or temporary relief from shame, anxiety, loneliness, or emotional pain.
CHEMSEX MENTAL HEALTH LGBTQ+ THERAPY SUPPORT
Articles exploring chemsex mental health, addiction, shame, intimacy, loneliness, coping strategies, and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy.
Chemsex, Shame & Connection: Understanding the Emotional Reasons Behind Chemsex
When I first started taking ecstasy in the clubbing scene, before chemsex later entered the picture, it felt transformational, it felt like freedom. Suddenly I wasn’t worrying what people thought of me. I didn’t feel awkward, anxious, self conscious, or trapped inside my own head anymore
Chemsex, A Complex Relationship
Chemsex can feel like an escape, a way to connect, or a quick release from stress, but it can also bring challenges: strained relationships, health concerns, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that don’t feel right anymore. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental...
Chemsex & Mental Health: Understanding the Emotional Reasons Behind Chemsex
Chemsex is a complex and often deeply misunderstood issue affecting many people within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay and bisexual men. While chemsex can sometimes begin as a way to enhance connection, intimacy, confidence, pleasure, or escape, it can also...