ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Seeing pink elephants

Hi there, sweetie! You may have heard people talk about seeing pink elephants, but what does that mean? To put it simply, it means that someone is seeing something that is not really there.

Now, let me explain a bit more. Our brains are wonderful things that help us understand what is happening around us. We use our eyes to see things and our ears to hear things, and our brain puts that information together to make sense of the world.

But sometimes, our brains can get a little mixed up. This can happen when people drink too much alcohol or take certain medicines or drugs. When that happens, they might start to see things that aren't really there, like pink elephants. It's not because there are actually pink elephants around, it's just a trick of the brain.

So, sweetie, always remember to take care of yourself and be careful with what you put into your body. And if you ever hear someone talking about seeing pink elephants, you'll know they might need some help.
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