It wasn't a quick fix for me. I never experienced a pink cloud. And, it was about 3 months before I felt like I could properly breathe. I also deal with anxiety and depression and had been numbing those with alcohol. But, I was a total mess at the end of my drinking days, so even days where I could accomplish very little were better than that. I hope that you continue to work on your recovery and that you have success with the medication for your anxiety/depression.