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Euphoria and the internet's stigma of addiction
SEASON 2 SPOILERS!!
"Rue was hella wrong for saying that shit to Ali"
I've seen lots of people on social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, etc. give a lot of backlash and criticism on Rue after the third episode in Euphoria where after her NA session, she bumps into Ali who greets her and questions her (due to the fact that she's literally carrying a suitcase with $10k worth of drugs). Rue then weaponizes the conversation she had with Ali over Christmas, ultimately making Ali turn away from her in utter sadness and disappointment. People also felt great sympathy towards Gia because of how easy it was for Rue to gaslight her so she can get away with drugs.
But I think what people are missing is that that's exactly how addiction works.
But why is there a harmful stigma towards addicts like Rue?
because people don't view addiction as a disease.
Let's review what the definition of Addiction is:
"Being addicted to something means that not having it causes withdrawal symptoms, or a "come down". Because this can be unpleasant, it's easier to carry on having or doing what you crave, and so the cycle continues." View Source.
I don't want to dismiss the fact that Gia and Ali did not deserve the treatment they got from Rue nor does Rue's addiction excuse her for her actions. The point is that this is an accurate portrayal of how damaging addiction is. People who suffer from addiction will do anything and everything to get and do drugs, and will push away anyone and everyone who gets in their way. That's why in cities like Sydney, free fresh clean needles are handed out in areas where drug use is high. Studies show that giving out free, fresh, clean needles is the best-proven harm reduction method that works. (View this link to read more about why free needles are a thing and how it does more help than harm.)
If you've watched the new Euphoria season, it's kinda ignorant to say that Rue's addiction is getting 'dragged on' and that she needs to get serious help and while she DOES indeed need to get help, she very clearly said:
"In fairness, I did say I had no intentions of staying clean"
Do you think it's easy for someone to get sober with no intentions of staying clean?
not a rhetorical question btw i'd love to discuss this
anyway that's my take on the new season on Euphoria
thanks for reading
Guys, I'm going to be open and vulnerable for a moment. If you don't want to read, then skip <3
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July 4th, 2022, I was kicked out of my mother's house. I moved in with my dad but still had to visit my mother every other weekend. My room was a complete DISASTER because of my severe depression. When I lived with my mother, I felt like I could fall apart any moment. Recently, my mother found out herself and her family have to move. This has made me clean my room which has been a strange experience nonetheless. It's taken me a day or two but I'm almost done! (not completely) Cleaning up 10 years of my life has been quite therapeutic. It's almost like I'm taking all the problems and trauma and throwing it away to start fresh. I made this post to maybe inspire people. Although you'll never truly get rid of the trauma you have, it's good to face it head on. I promise you won't regret it. Do art, clean something, talk to someone, write a book. Find a way to face the trauma and grow with it and learn to live with it. Don't let your trauma control you babes. Don't forget that depression takes time <3 drink water, eat something, take a nap, and live. You matter. Hugs and kisses. <3333
Helllllpppp my Fwb just walked in on me having a shower he hasn’t seen me since recovery and didn’t say anything!!! (usually he says smth sexy) just closed the door 😭😭 legit hate myself. Why am I so fucking fattttt. Ugh I feel so gross.
Does anyone know an app to track calories, net calories, steps etc in one place? 🫶
Something I think about sometimes is that my mental health got better after leaving my ex which looking back on that relationship it was far from being a healthy relationship, they ended up cheating on me, spreading rumors about me at school behind my back and would always try and start fights with me all the time and forced themselves on me, my mental health was at rock bottom and was on the verge of ending it when I was with them but when I left I was a lot happier and I was doing things I actually liked even when my ex was harassing me for being happy, I felt free after leaving them and I need to give myself credit for leaving them
I promise, you are tougher than you think. You got this.
