Quote Originally Posted by ReineD View Post
If you're interested in getting a GG's impression, pink fog is not the sense of happiness, wholeness, or euphoria that comes with the freedom of expression. It is the self-absorption that can accompany those feelings to the point where responsibilities and loved ones' needs are disregarded.

I don't know if it causes any hardships among the single CDs, but it has ruined relationships.
I agree 100% with Reine's conclusion about the potential outcomes associated with the "pink fog." Like narcotic drug or alcohol abuse, the addict often disregards responsibilities and loved ones with a singular focus on the next fix but you can't ignore the effects that lead to this outcome. It may be interesting to some, for example, to compare the "pink fog" to the effects of narcotic drug abuse.

"Effects: Drug effects depends heavily on the dose, route of administration, previous exposure to the drug, and the expectation of the user. Narcotics produce a general sense of well-being, euphoria, and can reduce tension, anxiety, and aggression. These effects are helpful in a therapeutic setting and contribute to their popularity as recreational drugs, as well as helping to produce dependency. It should be noted that these effects may not be experienced all at once, or at all. Narcotic use is associated with a variety of side effects including sleeplessness, inability to concentrate, apathy, lessened physical activity, and drastically reduced attention-span. Reported subjective, mental, and physical effects also include a sense of pleasure, ranging from mild relaxation and freedom from irritation and worry, to wild euphoria. As the dose is increased, the subjective, analgesic, and toxic effects become more pronounced."

"Tolerance and dependence: With repeated use of narcotics, tolerance and dependence may develop. The development of tolerance is characterized by a shortened duration and a decreased intensity of analgesia, euphoria, and sedation, which creates the need to administer progressively larger doses to attain the desired effect."

I think many would see the parallels to the other girls comments about the "pink fog" and more generally about CDing.