Shame and Emotional Wellbeing
Does Change Mean Perfection?
In this video, psychotherapist and sexologist Justin Duwe explores the psychological pressure to be perfect during Chemsex recovery, why all-or-nothing thinking can undermine progress, and how developing a more compassionate and realistic understanding of change can support lasting recovery.
About this video
When you decide to change your relationship with Chemsex, it's easy to believe that recovery means getting everything right. No setbacks. No difficult feelings. No moments of uncertainty.
But does meaningful change really require perfection?
We explore:
- Why change doesn't mean never making mistakes - How perfectionism can create shame and self-criticism - The difference between a setback and a return to old patterns - Why progress is rarely linear - How to build sustainable change without demanding perfection from yourself
Recovery isn't about becoming a perfect person. It's about developing a different relationship with yourself, your choices, and the life you want to build.
If you're questioning your relationship with Chemsex, you don't need to have all the answers before taking the first step.
Not sure where you stand? Take the free Chemsex Reality Check.
