What is Pink Clouding?
The “Pink Cloud”, also known as “Pink Clouding,” is a state of euphoria or over confidence that some people may experience in the early stages of recoveryThe process by which addicts attempt to break the hold a certain substance or behavior has on their lives. This can refer to participation in a wide variety of methods. What they all have in common, is a sense that life is improving and the addict is regaining control. More. It’s a period when someone’s sense of wellbeing soars and they’re ecstatic about their accomplishments.
Someone may feel the “pink cloud” whether they have just started on the road to recovery or have made significant progress. During this phase, people frequently have a sense of optimism and hope, and they could even think they have fully conquered addiction or other issues.
While the Pink Cloud may be enjoyable to newly sober individuals, Pink Cloud recovery can also be dangerous if it leads to overconfidence and complacency. Sometimes people in the Pink Cloud period may feel like they don’t need to attend meetings, work on their recovery or take other stepsThe term "12 steps" refers to the core principles of the approach to addiction exemplified by Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar groups. The 12 steps are a set of guidelines designed to help individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. They were created by the founders of Alcoholics A... More to maintain their sobrietyIn 12-step programs, an individual is sober when they are no longer partaking in the behavior or substance to which they are addicted and living a better life following the program. Both are necessary to achieve sobriety. More. If things don’t go as smoothly as they hope, they may also be vulnerable to disappointment and disillusionment.