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Scenario

When pain relief conflicts with other values

I feel guilty taking pain medication for my cancer because I want to be present for my kids, but without it I can barely function.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Managing suffering requires trade-offs between competing goods like alertness, presence, and basic functioning.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Pain — acute and chronic management?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.