Meditation aids recovery from all kinds of problems, from mental to physical. There are dozens of benefits to using meditation in recovery, for instance, stress reduction. The following article will explore some of the benefits of meditation and holistic therapy.
Meditation in Recovery
Meditation and mindfulness can help at any recovery stage, whether you or your loved one is recovering from an addiction or a mental health problem, like OCD. The effects of meditation are cumulative, which means the more you do, the more you see the benefits. Regular meditation practice has ongoing benefits, such as:
- Raises self-awareness
- Calms anxiety and distressing thoughts
- Helps concentration
- Reduces memory loss
- Promotes self-love
- Improves sleep
If you or your loved one are recovering from an addiction, there may be an element of physical pain, or other physical symptoms, involved in recovery. For instance, meditation has been clinically proven to help manage chronic pain. In other words, meditation can help with physical symptoms, too, such as headaches, fatigue, and nausea. It also helps regulate breathing.
Mental health problems can be improved with meditation, as it calms racing thoughts and promotes inner peace. Meditation in recovery can also help create a safe, calm space to hang on throughout the recovery process.
Mindfulness therapy is also helpful with any recovery. Mindfulness teaches acceptance of the situation and helps you or your loved one be at peace with your emotions. Some benefits of mindfulness therapy are lower blood pressure, reduced stress, and self-love.
Holistic Therapy
Holistic therapy refers to the treatment method that attempts to treat the whole person, not just the mind or body alone. For instance, some examples of holistic treatments include acupuncture, aromatherapy, and reiki. Yoga can also be used as a holistic therapy and has numerous benefits to recovery.
The holistic approach to treatment effectively treats mental health conditions, addiction, and some physical conditions. Even if holistic therapy does not solve the issues you or your loved one face, it will enhance recovery, and it works well alongside traditional treatment.
Engaging with holistic therapies is an excellent way to understand better the self and why some of the issues you or your loved one face exist. For instance, meditation and mindfulness are good ways to address addiction or negative behaviors.
One of the best things about holistic therapies is the skills you take with you after having an addiction treatment course. In other words, once you know how to meditate, you can do this anywhere without needing a therapist. There are many other ongoing skills you or your loved one will access after holistic therapy.
Oceanfront Recovery Center
At Oceanfront Recovery Center, we believe in treating all our patients with compassion and determination. Our facilities are two blocks away from the Pacific Ocean and are furnished with comfortable and modern materials. All our technology is up-to-date and well-maintained.
We offer a wide range of treatment programs and are happy to treat patients with a dual diagnosis. We offer various holistic therapies, too, such as yoga and equine therapy. Some of the treatment programs we offer include:
- Crack addiction treatment
- Prescription drug addiction treatment
- Alcohol addiction treatment
- Anxiety treatment programs
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- OCD treatment programs
Our staff is friendly and well-trained. We also have an intake department dedicated to helping you or your loved one access the treatment you need. Oceanfront Recovery Center accepts most insurance policies and is happy to discuss insurance with you.
We, at Oceanfront Recovery Center, are happy to help. If you’d like to talk to someone about meditation in recovery, call us today at 877.296.7477. Healing and recovery can start the moment you reach out.
