Before my chemsex addiction, I used to suppress pain with over-the-counter meds like paracetamol or ibuprofen. But once I started using meth, it became my go-to painkiller — not just for physical pain, but emotional pain too. Meth didn’t just numb what I was feeling; it gave me the ability to push my body far beyond its limits. The kind of physical stress I could endure on meth was extreme — something that simply wouldn’t have been possible without it. Paracetamol could never do that.
That’s my lived experience.
These days, if I have a headache or feel sore, I just get on with it. I don’t take paracetamol anymore. I’ve learned to sit with discomfort instead of avoiding it.
If you’re still actively using chemsex drugs, please consider the long-term effects they can have on your body, your mental health, and your tolerance.
Recovery might mean needing psychiatric medication — but after using something as powerful as meth, it can feel like nothing else works. That’s because your brain has been conditioned to expect extreme stimulation, making more typical treatments seem ineffective at first.
But with time, patience, and support, your system can recalibrate — and genuine healing can begin.
