Pink cloud

[medair73]

I've been in recovery for 35 days, and I keep hearing in NA meetings about the 14-day "pink cloud" or honeymoon period that's supposed to last 14 days and then you hit roadblocks. I never hit that pink cloud but feel like I've had roadblocks all along. Is that normal too?

[yukonm]

:89: on your 35 days. I am not certain about the "pink cloud". I know that I had a period when I realized that I had a personal relationship with a higher power that made me feel like I was on a cloud, a new awareness. I believe that each one of us walks our own path. I'm sure someone else can give you a more experienced answer to your question but I want to say
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[francie21805]

I had some people getting a little concerned, I guess, because I was an a pink cloud for almost my whole first year. I believe that I had a desire to stop drinking, before I came to AA, but didn't know how to not drink and when I found I wasn't drinking "One Day at a Time", well..."Pink Cloud". My roadblocks are things that cut me off from my Higher Power, but those do pass as I use the tools in my Spiritual Tool Kit.

I, too, believe this (getting sober) is different for each of us. Thanks for sharing it helps me. And congrats on your 35 day!!! :85:

[Faith92208]

I've been in recovery for 35 days, and I keep hearing in NA meetings about the 14-day "pink cloud" or honeymoon period that's supposed to last 14 days and then you hit roadblocks. I never hit that pink cloud but feel like I've had roadblocks all along. Is that normal too?

Congrats on 35 days! Especially with fighting those roadblocks all the way. Stay strong.

Hugs!

Faith :282:

[Rich75]

Hello Medair and Welcome. :67: Congrads on your 35 days :150: Every one has a different experience in there recovery. A lot has to do with there HP. Keep comming back and don't leave before the miracle of recovery has happened to you. :D

[annalittlebit]

The 1st I heard of the Pink Cloud was from one of my sisters who has 19 years at present--I spoke to her after coming out of rehab and she told me I was under that cloud--but that it would go away--Well, here I am at 8 months and I am still living on that Cloud--I've encountered many Roadblocks since I got sober but, no matter what is happening around me I am able to maintain a peace and calm that I had only imagined over the last many years---I keep a tight grip on the hand of my Higher Power--Where I go, He goes. I am still so "Over The Top" with my sobriety--So Grateful to be sober--With God on my side, and me finally realizing that He is------ How Can I Lose---Mind you, I'm not a "Pollyanna" by any means, Just a Very Grateful Alcoholic!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smile:

[gettinfree]

Hi medair73...my first couple of weeks were full of fear and anxiety, and road blocks. As I have learned to "turn over" these fears to my newly discovered HP, the fear and anxiety pass. The fear hasn't gone for good. Road blocks usually set off old thinking behaviors and thoughts. When they arise, I can stay in it, or begin using the tools I've been learning in recovery. Pray, read daily meditations, call sponsor or someone, go to meeting...The fear passes...To me when the fear leaves, and I feel at peace, thats a pink cloud. To have the tools to gain this type of relief...is a blessing...keep Comin Back...Your Friend...Mike

[ryrym]

A lot of people kinda put down or dismiss the pink cloud. I say enjoy whatever cloud you are on. I know I was under the gray clouds so long I forgot what the sky looked like. For me it was a new awareness of my surroundings since my thoughts werent so focused on using. Sure you are gonna hit roadblocks but atleast now you are a little better prepared for them and you are not alone facing them. I was my own biggest roadblock once I got myself out of the way I was able to see the sky.

congrats on your 35 and hopefully now 40 days