Those of us who have been CD-ing for any length of time know all too well about the pink fog. At first it's an all encapsulating euphoria -- narcotic and somewhat hallucinogenic in it's effect; yet, it quickly becomes destructive. In your mind the fog says, "Yes, do attend that homophobic redneck, neo-nazi rally fully enfemme. They'll surely accept you!! How could they not embrace your diversity, your courage, your quest to be yourself and fight for your beliefs just like they are?"
Well, maybe that's a little radical as an example. However, I've found myself in pink fog situations and in the early days the fog always won. "What will I do with 300 pairs of panties you ask," I once said to my wife, "and all those hundreds of pairs shoes . . . all those cute, adorable, to-die-for and oh-my-God-these-were-featured-in-Style-magazine and these-in-Lucky-magazine shoes. . ."
Luckily, I have a supporting and encouraging spouse. One who, by the way, borrows my stuff. She says I have a far better fashion sense that her and my love of couples spa time make same a real Romeo.
Anyway, over the years I've developed techniques to control the pink fog and to keep it from getting the best of me. Granted, I still slip up, but I'm much better than when I started this crazy lifestyle thing.
My most effective tactic is vetting my thoughts though my spouse. That she's supportive helps, but she is not shy about calling out a fog moment. As for shopping, I do mostly on-line now. I put everything in the cart, and then save. I wait 48 hours before revisting and finalizing the purchase. I find that time is enough to let the fog fade, and on the cart revisits I often look at the price tag and wonder what I was thinking.
Now, I'm curious what works for you? Spouses are welcome to weigh in, too. Again, my wife is my greatest shield in the battle with the pink fog so ideas from the SO's are much appreciated.