pink cloud??

I have heard negative and positive about the pink cloud but I think it sounds like something I want to ride on.. Where is it?? Is it with the pink elephants?? LOL

[avisg]

This is the info I have on the pink cloud,

I did not write this

The “pink cloud” is best described as a period of time where the addict or alcoholic experiences a reprieve from the struggles associated with early recovery. These struggles are generally associated with the feelings of depression, anger, resentment, self pity and the realization of where their drug addiction or alcoholism has taken them.

Upon experiencing this phenomenon for the first time, the addict or alcoholic is understandably excited. They begin to believe they now “hold the key” to their recovery. This is where the seed for relapse is planted. They begin to believe more in themselves than in the process they have been following. Without the pain as a daily reminder, they tend to forget about what it took for them to embrace recovery. Denial rears its ugly head and they minimize how devastating their drug addiction and alcoholism really was and that they have a disease of drug addiction and alcoholism that requires attention on a daily basis. Relapse prevention becomes an afterthought as the person becomes defiant and rebellious regarding suggestions contrary to their desires. Without resorting to drugs or alcohol, the individual in recovery is one step away from relapse. Remember, relapse is not an event, it is a process

[duckandcover]

Girl in case you haven't heard it in a while, I think you (and the advice you give) are a godsend.

And mike I hear ya.  It's a beautiful day out and I'm battling hard with anxiety today.. after 100 days (or so) clean the struggle continues.  I could uses a little cloud action today. LOL.

Peace.

[Mikeinthesouth]

thanks to the two of you. Mike

[avisg]

duck, awwwe thank you very much (blush blush)