Addiction comes in many forms and takes hold of our lives to varying degrees. Changing a pattern of addiction can feel like an uphill battle, and recovery takes support.
One form of support is guided meditation for addiction. Though meditation (and the resources offered here) are not intended as a treatment or cure for addiction, they may help strengthen our resolve and resilience when used alongside professional support.
This guided meditation script may help to increase self-awareness around addiction, as well as a sense of strength, wisdom, and resilience. May it support you as a complement to the work you do with trained addiction professionals.
- Practice Time: Approx. 20 minutes
- Purpose: Addiction Support
- May Help With: Self-Awareness, Strength
- Practice Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Here’s a Sample of the “Guided Meditation for Addiction” Guided Meditation Script:
Welcome. Addiction comes in many forms, and although it is different for everyone, it is also difficult for everyone.
Let’s begin by taking 5 big deep breaths together. Breathing in, expanding your belly as wide as you can, and exhaling any tension in your body. Breathing in relaxation, exhaling judgment.
(5 breaths together) You might take another deep breath and listen closely to this important message. Meditation can be a helpful tool in facing challenges and making change, and it works best alongside other support. It is up to you to help yourself and to ask others, including trained professionals, for help during this process.
With the support of your care team, you can set a schedule, keep your rehabilitation on track, mark your milestones, and support your sobriety. So let’s begin. You might find a very comfortable position, making sure you will not be disturbed.
[senses scan] It can help to understand what lies beneath your addiction, so as you breathe and relax, you might let your conscious mind let go even further, opening to these positive affirmations.
Breathing.
I can work toward overcoming addiction safely.
Breathing.
I will work slowly toward this wonderful change.
Breathing.
I take my time and have compassion during hard times.
Breathing.
It’s easy for me to keep the goal of recovery from addiction in my thoughts throughout the day.
Breathing.
I have the strength and the love within my heart to work toward freedom from this addiction.
Breathing.
Subconscious, please help me understand what lies beneath my addiction.
Breathing.
I know that I can find relief by letting go of addiction.
Breathing.
I understand that withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous, so I allow others, including trained professionals, to care for me and support my body and mind.
Breathing.
Good. Now that you have relaxed, you might take a moment to listen for any messages that could help you toward your goal. In times of intense temptation, it’s our solid relationships that help carry us through the storm. It is your responsibility now to ask these people for help when you need it, and it is vital that you do so.
How to Use the Guided Meditation for Addiction Script
This free guided meditation for addiction can be one helpful tool alongside professional support. If you are a trained addiction healthcare professional, you may use it to support your clients. Consider the following ideas for using this script:
- Read through the script and incorporate the affirmations that feel most inspiring to you into your daily life.
- Record yourself reading the script, modifying it as feels right to you, and play it back for self-care.
- If you’re trained to support others with addiction recovery, use this script with your clients, modifying as you see fit.
It is important to remember that this meditation script, and all meditation scripts offered by Mindfulness Exercises, are not a substitute for professional treatment or healthcare. They may be a supportive tool during recovery, but they should always be used with care and alongside professional addiction support.
Conclusion
Addiction can take a heavy toll, and people can also change and grow. Recovery looks different for everyone, and support along the way matters. May this free guided meditation for addiction be one source of support alongside the professional help you choose.
