Meditation as a cure for alcoholism?

[UKChristian]

While indulging in one of my other, less damaging habits which is my obsession with music, I came across this blog about George Harrison. As the blog states Harrison was not an alcoholic, and whether he was a Christian or not is debatable. However this blog mentions meditation as a good way of dealing with alcohol issues. Meditation is used in a lot of religions including Christianity. My church are quite big on it but I've never really thought about it as a way to tackle alcohol issues before.

George Harrison Beatles Guitar Player Meditation Life Learn to Meditate

I am currently not very good at meditation but am trying to get better as a way of dealing with my stress and anxiety issues. I believe that if I could deal with them my issues with alcohol would be a lot easier to deal with.

 

[madison1101]

Please go to the AA website and see that even AA mentions meditation. It's not a cure for alcoholism. It's a coping tool. Alcoholics Anonymous :

Step 11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God.

Even if you cannot go to AA meetings, you can learn about AA, get the AA books, read them a learn how to work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Many people do.

There are also AA groups available online.

 

[Luna1991]

I don't believe there is any one 'cure all' for alcoholism. But there are lots of things we can use to create safety nets and coping tools in our recovery.

I'm a big believer in meditation, especially in overcoming addiction. As alcoholics & addicts, we are not used to sitting with our thoughts and feelings, slit is a very uncomfortable and sometimes scary experience - we are so used to just numbing them. Meditation helps us to be mindful and present in each moment, sitting still with feelings that wash over us, uncomfortable or not.

In the rehab I was at last year we did guided meditations every day as a part of our recovery. It was great, but you have to be committed to it - like you've got to want to do it properly, otherwise it's a waste of time.

It's worth looking up mindfulness & meditation IMO.