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  • 2023-03-15
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4 Ways Meditation Heals You

Why is meditation good for recovery?

The practice of meditation is a healthy kind of exercise that focuses on bringing the mind and the body into closer connection with one another in order to foster a general feeling of wellness. The purpose of meditation is to deepen one's awareness of the present moment and to develop one's capacity for self-awareness. Increased self-awareness is one of the numerous advantages of using meditation as part of an addiction recovery program. As per California rehab this is necessary for developing effective coping mechanisms for the mental and physical problems that sobriety often presents with.


What Makes Meditation Such an Essential Part of the Healing Process?

It's possible that you've heard that practising meditation may help you feel more relaxed and tranquil, but there's more to it than just sitting with your legs crossed and humming. Recovering addicts may benefit from the practice of meditation since it bridges the gap between their physical and mental health without the need of any medications. It enables these people to face the obstacles of recovery from addiction without resorting to the use of drugs or other coping techniques that may not be beneficial or could pose risks. It is not the goal of meditation to suppress one's emotions; rather, it is to cultivate awareness in order to become aware of one's sentiments and acquire the skills necessary to deal with them. Individuals participating in our specialized treatment programs at Banyan Massachusetts are often urged to meditate as part of their recovery from addiction.


The Recuperative Advantages of Practicing Meditation

Meditation is a practice that focuses on integrating the mind and body with the intention of maintaining a peaceful attitude. This connection is the primary emphasis of meditation. An individual who is recovering from an addiction to alcohol or drugs may find that this practice is particularly beneficial in controlling the cravings associated with their addiction as well as other issues. Some of the ways in which meditation may aid in drug and alcohol rehab are listed below. Meditation has been proven to aid in the elicitation of a relaxation response, which is the inverse of the fight-or-flight response that is often induced by stress. This relaxation reaction may aid in blood pressure reduction. According to a study conducted by Dr. Herbert Benson, elderly people with systolic hypertension, a type of high blood pressure, who had undergone relaxation response training had a better chance of controlling their blood pressure to the point where they could reduce or eliminate the amount of medication they needed to treat it.




1. A heightened sense of self-awareness:

Self-awareness is stressed in many different types of treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy. Self-awareness refers to the state of being conscious of one's own ideas, deeds, and the whole of one's being, as the phrase indicates. It is essential to be conscious of how you are feeling in various circumstances in order to successfully manage addiction urges throughout recovery. Meditation is a practice that may help you become more self-aware as well as assist you in combating disruptive thoughts and feelings that may pose a risk to your sobriety.


2. Enhancement of one's mental health:

Since it may assist improve one's mental health, meditation is a practice that is often suggested to persons who are suffering from depression. When a person is experiencing signs of mental illness, meditation may educate the brain how to maintain attention despite these challenges. According to research, one of the benefits of meditating is that it may sever the link between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, two brain regions that feed off of each other and contribute to depressive symptoms.


3. Anxiety relief:

A person who suffers from anxiety may, similar to someone who suffers from depression, find it difficult to maintain control of their thoughts and feelings when faced with challenging circumstances. Anxiety may be triggered by even the smallest of disruptions, particularly during recovery from addiction. Those who practice meditation may learn how to locate a place of peace inside themselves that they can return to anytime they are feeling symptoms of worry.


4. Better sleep:

It may be challenging to get enough sleep during the early phases of recovery from substance abuse, particularly for the individual. It's possible that the individual is having trouble overcoming cravings as well as withdrawal symptoms. It's possible that they are also concerned about the other tasks they have to attend to. Since it encourages relaxation and lowers stress levels, meditation may help people get the full eight hours of sleep they need.



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