January 25, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, it can be challenging to find a moment of peace and calm in our daily lives. Many of us turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as drugs or alcohol to try and escape from the constant pressure and demands of modern society. However, there is a more holistic and sustainable approach to dealing with stress and addiction – incorporating meditation into your daily routine. This ancient practice has been used for centuries to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being. There are many powerful benefits to meditation and it can be a valuable tool in addiction recovery. Whether you are struggling with substance abuse or simply looking for a way to improve your mental health, incorporating meditation into your daily routine can be a life-changing decision. </p<
Meditation has been practiced for centuries as a way to calm the mind and promote inner peace. It is a form of mindfulness that involves focusing on the present moment and letting go of distractions and negative thoughts. It has been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health, making it an excellent addition to any daily routine.
When it comes to addiction recovery, meditation can be a powerful tool. Addiction is a complex disease that affects both the mind and body, and recovery requires a holistic approach. By incorporating meditation into your daily routine, you can address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction, creating a sense of balance and harmony in your life.
One of the ways in which meditation can support addiction recovery is by helping to manage cravings. When we are in recovery, we often experience intense cravings for our substance of choice. These cravings can be overwhelming and make it difficult to stay on track. However, studies have shown that regular meditation practice can reduce the intensity of cravings and increase our ability to resist them.
In addition to managing cravings, meditation can also reduce stress and anxiety. Many people turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with stress and anxiety, but this only provides temporary relief and can ultimately worsen the problem. By practicing meditation, we can learn to calm our minds and find inner peace without relying on harmful substances.
Meditation can also improve overall well-being during the recovery process. Addiction takes a toll on both our physical and mental health, and it is important to address both aspects in order to fully recover. Regular meditation practice has been shown to improve mood, increase self-awareness, and enhance overall well-being.
By incorporating meditation into your daily routine, you can create a sense of balance and harmony in your life that supports your recovery journey. It is important to note that meditation should not be used as a standalone treatment for addiction, but rather as a complementary tool alongside other treatment methods.
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, incorporating meditation into your daily routine can be a valuable addition to your holistic treatment plan. By reducing cravings, managing stress and anxiety, and improving overall well-being, meditation can support your recovery journey and help you achieve long-term sobriety. Remember to always consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your treatment plan, and keep an open mind as you explore the benefits of meditation.
Nika has been practicing in the mental health field and in substance abuse as a licensed psychotherapist for over 20 years with the emphasis of applying psycho-dynamic theories to better understand attachment styles, trauma, and the unconscious forces that can play in one’s current behaviors, thoughts and emotions leading to addictions and other maladaptive behaviors.
Nika believes awareness of the root cause of our problems alone may not bring about the changes one is desiring. She believes that in addition to the psychodynamics, when a client learns how to deal with their painful feelings instead of creating defense mechanisms for it then fear is no longer the dominant factor. It is then when you begin to value yourself enough to change. To understand and challenge thinking patterns and valuing the capacity, skills, knowledge, connections, and potentials of each individual with compassion, empathy and interest through how they experience difficulties creates trust.
Nika believes when trust is established anything is possible and the strategies that are implemented work effectively “ without the compassion, empathy and the ability for the client to be heard and understood there should be no expectation for a client to talk about layers of trauma that they have tucked away for good reason”.
The ability to look beyond their presenting problems, childhood experiences and making the incremental changes needed in creating the life they intended to live is possible.
Nika also works in her private practice and has achieved academic publishing and Author of Unveiling Iranian women’s beliefs and attitudes towards divorce, published through Lambert Academic Publishing.
