{"id":177684,"date":"2024-04-08T12:31:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T16:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/?post_type=article&p=177684"},"modified":"2025-11-18T16:55:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:55:55","slug":"how-do-i-deal-with-my-emotions-when-im-sober","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/how-do-i-deal-with-my-emotions-when-im-sober\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo manejo mis emociones cuando estoy sobrio?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 12-step programs, the process of dealing with your emotions is called sobriedad emocional<\/strong>.\u00a0 To help you get and stay sober, you have to learn how to pay attention to and manage your emotions<\/a>. We do this so we don\u2019t turn to drugs when we feel bad<\/a>. And doing so helps us have healthier thoughts and relationships with ourselves and others.<\/p>\n

Emotional sobriety is all about autocuidado<\/a> and giving back by helping others who are living with adicci\u00f3n<\/a>. It\u2019s about changing your belief systems and renewing your mind. You are a new person in recuperaci\u00f3n<\/a>. You can manage life challenges without your addiction. And doing this will help you live your life to the fullest!<\/p>\n

Emotional sobriety is hard at first<\/h2>\n

At first it\u2019s hard because you must accept that you have an addiction. You must choose to stop the addiction, by surrendering to it and the control it has over your life. This takes an incredible amount of strength. But you can do it, and once you do, you will start maturing emotionally.<\/p>\n

It takes time and practice<\/h2>\n

Recovery is an active-evolving process. It takes about a year of recovery<\/a> to start feeling better emotionally. The first few months can be difficult because your mind and body are used to substances, and you are learning to live without them. The main thing is to stay in recovery.<\/p>\n

Here are steps you can take to help you practice emotional sobriety and remain in recovery:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0 \u00a0 Practice dealing with your emotions.<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0 \u00a0 Review your history from early childhood to who you are today.<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0 \u00a0 Get rid of\u00a0 false beliefs you have about yourself.<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0 \u00a0 Forgive people that may have harmed you and forgive yourself.<\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0 \u00a0 Make amends<\/a> to people you have harmed.<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0 \u00a0 Get rid of all your resentments.<\/li>\n
  7. \u00a0 \u00a0 Find someone like a sponsor or peer<\/a> who can help you through this process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you have recovered, you can start helping others who are suffering. This will keep you grounded. Learning what is supportive to you will encourage you to stay away from things that activate your addiction.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Mindfulness is a big part of it<\/h2>\n

    During my recovery, I had a spiritual awakening. My whole life changed for the better. I became a new person.<\/p>\n