“Salgo in auto, chiudo gli occhi e schiaccio l'acceleratore” | Con Nora DeBlanc

👉 Discover the best StandUpWay for you: https://app.metodostandup.it/v2 Nora de Blanc is a multi-addicted girl who has been at war with her emotions for years. She defines herself as "gifted" and "neurodivergent" since childhood, experiencing early states of dissociation and a chronic sense of alienation, driving her to use substances like cocaine, methamphetamines, and alcohol not to escape the world, but in a desperate attempt to fit in. A story lived at opposite ends of the spectrum and told without filters. In this episode, Nora opens up and explores: Invisible Giftedness: How a mind racing without the tools to regulate itself can be mistaken for "madness," developing tics and phobias from the earliest years of school amidst the indifference of the surrounding environment. Substances to Stay in the World: The paradox of using cocaine, methamphetamine, and psychotropic drugs not to isolate oneself, but to conform to others, tolerate a reality perceived as boring, and find an emotional and empathetic connection. Dissociation and Self-Destruction: The experience of derealization experienced since childhood (compared to the effects of ketamine), the connection to toxic and abusive relationships used as a perfect channel of self-punishment, up to the dramatic attempted suicide in a car. Labels as a map, not as an alibi: The acceptance of borderline and bipolar disorder diagnoses as useful tools for guiding medical treatment and pharmacological balance, refusing to use them as justification for harming oneself or others. The post-treatment game: Re-entering society after a year and a half in a community, managing cravings on a daily basis, and choosing to rely on a support team (SMI, CPS, EMDR) to protect one's sobriety. A lucid and courageous testimony on the value of vulnerability and the need to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, because addiction has no pre-established face. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify too. 🔴 If you enjoyed this content: subscribe to the channel, leave a comment, and share it.