How Can I Handle the Pain of Weaning Off Prescribed Medication? | In The Circle with Tommy Rosen 119

In this episode of In the Circle, I answer one of the most important and relevant inquiries I have ever received. Michelle asks, "How Can I Handle the Pain of Weaning Off Prescribed Medication?"

She shares the emotional tug-of-war between love and shame, wanting to reduce her dose of buprenorphine, but feeling defeated when pain flares up and she takes more than planned. Her honesty opens up a deeply relevant conversation about what it means to meet ourselves with compassion in the hardest moments.

I’ve seen again and again, in my own recovery and others, that the real struggle isn’t just physical. It’s the inner conflict: the part that wants comfort now, and the part that longs for freedom.

So many people carry guilt when they “slip” during tapering. But I believe it’s not about failure. It’s about learning to listen. And with the right tools, the right support, and a shift in how we relate to pain, I truly believe we can change, not just our dose, but our entire experience of healing.

If you’re in the middle of this journey or supporting someone who is, I hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. We’re not here to rush or shame the process. We’re here to explore what’s possible, together.

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ABOUT TOMMY ROSEN
Tommy Rosen is a renowned yoga teacher, an addiction recovery expert and author of the critically acclaimed book, "Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life." Tommy is one of the pioneers in the field of Yoga and Recovery assisting others to holistically transcend addictions of all kinds. He is the founder of Recovery 2.0 and leads retreats and workshops internationally and is a keynote speaker at global conferences and festivals. He celebrates over 3 decades of freedom from drug addiction and alcoholism.
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