当我们想到清醒时，通常是指不再饮酒或服用娱乐**物，但它比这更复杂。根据《精神障碍诊断与统计手册》（DSM）中的定义，清醒意味着“没有喝醉”，接着解释说，清醒更多的是没有饮酒问题，而不是完全戒酒。

还有情绪上的清醒，雷切尔·芬茨·伍兹，一位有执照的婚姻和家庭治疗师说，这包括“学会处理那些上瘾行为试图掩盖或避免的不舒服的感觉、想法和行为。它需要以健康和建设性的方式面对和管理我们的情绪，而不是诉诸于伤害自己或他人的方法。”伍兹在一篇关于心理中心的文章中讨论了情绪的清醒以及如何实现它。这是你需要知道的。

什么是情绪清醒(emotional sobriety)？

正如伍兹所说，情绪的清醒需要我们学会如何面对让我们不舒服的想法和感觉，然后以健康有效的方式管理情绪。她写道，从娱乐**物和/或酒精中达到清醒的程度后，情绪上的清醒是必要的，但这个概念对任何人都有帮助。伍兹说，情绪上的清醒并不意味着我们总是经历“积极”的情绪，这也不是重点。它更多的是开发你所需要的工具，来解决出现问题的感觉、行为和情况。

如何培养情绪清醒

首先，伍兹指出，重要的是要明白，我们可能无法控制发生在我们身上的事情，但我们可以控制我们如何应对它。以下是她情绪清醒的其他迹象：

1. We live the majority of our lives in the present moment, attending to what is, rather than getting caught up in thoughts about the past or the future. We don’t beat ourselves up for past mistakes. Instead, we learn from the past while devoting the majority of our energy to living today well. We recognize that each day is a new opportunity to do so.
2. We are able to regulate our behavior, rather than being at the mercy of compulsive urges or other self-destructive patterns. We don’t engage in any substance use or behaviors to the point of self-harm. Instead, we make c***cious and mindful decisi*** regarding how to respond to the situation at hand.
3. We effectively balance our “shoulds” and “want tos” lists. We use our time and energy appropriately, so we aren’t maxed out at the end of the day. We prioritize our activities and are able to say no to certain things, so as to say yes to the most important things.
4. We cope effectively with life’s ups and downs. When life throws us a curve, we handle the challenge with integrity and grace, rather than allowing intense feelings to drive us to dysfunctional behavior. We can step back and see the big picture.
5. We have close, fulfilling, and healthy relati***hips with other people. We can speak honestly with others. Our relati***hips are mutually and c***istently supportive, encouraging, and uplifting. We shift from blaming others to looking at our own part in conflicts.
6. We have an optimistic yet realistic view of life, ourselves, and the future, even in tough times. We live based on our values and believe that we can make a positive difference in the world, in both **all and large ways, and we strive to do so everyday.
7. We know our limitati***. We steer clear of situati*** and people that might lure us into indulging in addictive behavior. We don’t tempt fate.

为了帮助达到情绪上的清醒，伍兹建议练习正念，写日记，参加一个支持小组，或者去治疗。但最重要的是，你要重新思考如何看待挑战，如何应对挑战。