SomeBuddies Podcast Episode 25 | Music | Astrology | Recovery | Special Guests Ethyric and B. Snair

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • SomeBuddies Podcast is back with another informative episode on the Effect of Music & Astrology in Recovery and Finding your way Back.
    Today we have our Special Guests Ethyric and B. Snair.
    Both men and women recovered faster to music after exercise than those who did not listen to music. It can return blood pressure and heart rate back to normal if done post-workout. Researchers also found it increases serotonin and dopamine hormones that are known to foster recovery.
    Another study of ten men, 26 years of age, had their maximum sustained running speed measured on a treadmill. A series of tests were then done as they ran their maximum speed for six minutes. After finishing, the participants were asked to walk freely around the gym. Researchers were at the same time monitoring their vital functions and took blood samples before and after their walk. Then they did the same test while introducing music during the walk around the gym.
    They found that listening to music caused the participants’ blood lactate levels, or the lactic acid buildup in the blood and muscles, to drop more rapidly, clearing the body of lactic acid. Participants also walked a greater number of steps to music than without it. Lastly, participants reported recovery felt less demanding after having listened to music.
    Music has a powerful effect on human beings. As such, it is not surprising that music has such a profound physiological effect during exercise. Next time you workout or spar at Gloveworx, strategically pick music that mimics the movements that you do. See for yourself how beneficial it is for coordination, endurance and recovery. You may be surprised how it enhances your performance.
    Consider returning to treatment. Whether or not you should return to treatment will depend on the severity of your lapse and the circumstances surrounding it. If the relapse consisted of a few hours or a few days, you may be able to veer back to your recovery path somewhat seamlessly. If you went on multiple week-long benders, another round of treatment may be in order. Just like every addiction story is different, so is the path to recovery. Some treatment providers and facilities offer aftercare services as part of the original treatment plan or free counseling for a period following the initial treatment time.
    Think of relapse as a stepping stone. Instead of viewing your slip as a step backward, think of it as a progression on your road to recovery. Many people lapse or relapse, and if you think of each attempt at sobriety as a means of getting closer to your end goal - a lesson in your cumulative recovery learning, so to speak - this setback won’t be in vain.
    But try not to get trapped in a revolving door. While recovering from addictive behavior, some people get caught in a pattern of repeated relapse and rehab, a phenomenon sometimes called “revolving door syndrome.” In most cases of revolving door syndrome, the person isn’t fully (or consistently) committed to a sober life, which makes going back to the substance or behavior of choice seem too tempting to resist. This cycle of repeated relapse is dangerous because it takes a toll on the individual’s health (physical and mental), sense of self-worth, and whatever healthy, positive relationships remain in his or her life. Although repeated slips can be a normal part of recovery for some, ongoing relapse and rehab can become a compulsive pattern of its own and make it even more difficult to successfully stay sober long-term.
    Look on the bright side. A slip may feel like the end of the world, but really, it’s an opportunity for growth and reinforcing basic life skills that need more work. Many people emerge from relapse with a fresh scare regarding what they are up against, as well as a deeper commitment to becoming sober. This renewed motivation can help you come back from a relapse even stronger than you were before.

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