Universally, music is already known across all cultures as providing peace, serenity, and healing. Music is indeed powerful–and this can also be harnessed for a more successful and long-term addiction recovery.
When it comes to addiction recovery, people employ tools and other coping mechanisms just to protect their sobriety and continue their commitment to a healthy, positive life. From going to addiction rehab, attending twelve steps meetings, and keeping a strong support group, there are also other ways that you can help yourself in your recovery journey. One of these ways is music.
Music as therapy
A Harvard study have shown that music has the ability to heal the brain, and this includes the ravages caused by a lifestyle (or a lifetime) of addiction.
Here’s how music can be a great form of therapy:
1. It can help reduce stress
2. It can help relax
3. It can help lower blood pressure
4. It can promote positive outlook
5. It can provide a healthy outlet for unwinding
6. It can help release stress, anxiety
7. It’s an effective form of expression
8. It can help in meditation
Music and recovery
Music can help deepen recovery. While many take music for granted, music can also be very special and impactful to people. It has powerful effects on the mind and soul, affecting your mood, emotions, disposition, and your life in general.
For example, when you listen to a happy song, your mood is already lifted. Listening to an encouraging, vibrant song when you work out can also help you achieve your workout goals much more effectively. Meanwhile, there are also songs that can help make you calm and even put you to sleep.
Music can help treat addiction by:
1. getting rid of destructive emotions
2. mellowing or evening out strong emotions (high highs and low lows)
3. relieving stress which can be potential trigger
4. relieving boredom
5. relieving loneliness and even depression
6. creating an atmosphere of fun and enjoyment
7. encouraging meditation or relaxed state
8. boosting focus
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