Periagoge
Scenario

When chronic pain medication becomes dependency

I've been on opioids for my back pain for three years and now I need them just to feel normal, but my doctor wants to cut me off and I'm terrified of what happens next.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The line between medical necessity and psychological dependence has blurred, creating a crisis of identity around what constitutes legitimate suffering.

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.

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