She is most likely the only honestly brilliant person I've ever met. High school valedictorian, nearly aced her ACTs, full ride to a very nice college..the whole works. She has an very real love of knowledge. I've had deep conversations with her about ancient Roman military leaders (I swear she knows EVERY roman generals name and history), the logical flaws of radical empiricism, and the design process of modern swimwear. She makes everyone around her, including myself, look a little bit more stupid, and she does it effortlessly, without even intending to. On top of that, she is sweet, pretty, and generally a wonderful, supportive person.
She is also, for as long as I've known her, addicted to Heroin. She's tried to quit at least 6 times that I've known of, and come back to the stuff each time.
Before I knew her, I always thought there were two sorts of people in the world. Stupid people, who do stupid things...and smart people, who don't.
I've come to realize that being intelligent, having a brain that processes information at a higher level, and having in interest in areas of knowledge that are considered erudite doesn't mean you are safe from making appallingly horrible choices. If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
People have, and people always will do stupid things. Humans are emotional, we aren't vulcans, yet.
short of kidnapping her and tying her down til the withdrawals done, there is nothing you can do .
this is something she has to beat on her own.
Drugs are only a problem for poor people. If you're upper middle class and white, you don't have a drug problem.
I know this girl anonymous...
She is most likely the only honestly brilliant person I've ever met. High school valedictorian, nearly aced her ACTs, full ride to a very nice college..the whole works. She has an very real love of knowledge. I've had deep conversations with her about ancient Roman military leaders (I swear she knows EVERY roman generals name and history), the logical flaws of radical empiricism, and the design process of modern swimwear. She makes everyone around her, including myself, look a little bit more stupid, and she does it effortlessly, without even intending to. On top of that, she is sweet, pretty, and generally a wonderful, supportive person.
She is also, for as long as I've known her, addicted to Heroin. She's tried to quit at least 6 times that I've known of, and come back to the stuff each time.
Before I knew her, I always thought there were two sorts of people in the world. Stupid people, who do stupid things...and smart people, who don't.
I've come to realize that being intelligent, having a brain that processes information at a higher level, and having in interest in areas of knowledge that are considered erudite doesn't mean you are safe from making appallingly horrible choices. If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
What are her initials, if you don't mind my asking?
she will become an artist/kindergarten teacher just like every other woman. GPA, talent, ambition will all wash away somewhere in the mid 20s. By 40, mindless hag. Sorry.
I've known a girl who's the same way. Perfect grades through college, thirst for knowledge, very socially intelligent, but has been hooked on various kinds of opiates at different times.
She's had to go cold turkey each time. If you can get her into some kind of methadone clinic, do.
>She has an very real love
>an
Everyone go home, OP's an idiot
I know this girl anonymous...
She is most likely the only honestly brilliant person I've ever met. High school valedictorian, nearly aced her ACTs, full ride to a very nice college..the whole works. She has an very real love of knowledge. I've had deep conversations with her about ancient Roman military leaders (I swear she knows EVERY roman generals name and history), the logical flaws of radical empiricism, and the design process of modern swimwear. She makes everyone around her, including myself, look a little bit more stupid, and she does it effortlessly, without even intending to. On top of that, she is sweet, pretty, and generally a wonderful, supportive person.
She is also, for as long as I've known her, addicted to Heroin. She's tried to quit at least 6 times that I've known of, and come back to the stuff each time.
Before I knew her, I always thought there were two sorts of people in the world. Stupid people, who do stupid things...and smart people, who don't.
I've come to realize that being intelligent, having a brain that processes information at a higher level, and having in interest in areas of knowledge that are considered erudite doesn't mean you are safe from making appallingly horrible choices. If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
who are you, a lesser being to judge her choices. perhaps the reasons why she does what she does goes beyond your understanding so you automatically label it as stupid just like little kids do when they dont understand stuff in school.
Or maybe you're belief that smart people don't do stupid things is still right. The only thing that would change here is your opinion on Heroin. Perhaps her intelligant brain sees Heroin as something that's not a stupid choice.
People often get into drugs as recreation, there's nothing stupid about recreational drug use. She probably under estimated the additivity of the drug. Some things can only be learnt from experience.
>If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
NOBODY ON EARTH IS A RATIONAL HUMAN BEING BECAUSE MY FAVORITE CRACKWH**RE ISN'T
BAAAAAAAAWWWWWWW
Obviously it wasn't a stupid decision, because she's getting away with it.
She has a very dark side hidden somewhere.
Highly yandere
>If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
NOBODY ON EARTH IS A RATIONAL HUMAN BEING BECAUSE MY FAVORITE CRACKWH**RE ISN'T
BAAAAAAAAWWWWWWW
Logical fallacies all up in this bitch
Maybe she's right, and you're just judgmental idiot who can't accept that someone might like a recreational drug.
F**k off.
Drugs are only a problem for poor people. If you're upper middle class and white, you don't have a drug problem.
Sure, it's not like movie and rock stars ever got into drugs. Oh wait.
Repeating all the "technical" and "complicated" words/conversations that you listed doesn't make you smarter.
Who gives a sh*t about roman generals? sure they were important, historic whatever but it's worthless. F**king hipster.
>If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
NOBODY ON EARTH IS A RATIONAL HUMAN BEING BECAUSE MY FAVORITE CRACKWH**RE ISN'T
BAAAAAAAAWWWWWWW
Sums up this thread, really.
Maybe she's right, and you're just judgmental idiot who can't accept that someone might like a recreational drug.
F**k off.
Heroin starts recreational, then turns into a horrible disease that consumes all life and happiness.
That sounds like an anti-drug pep talk you'd hear in school, but it's true. I've seen it happen to enough people to know absolutely nothing good comes of it.
I know this girl anonymous...
She is most likely the only honestly brilliant person I've ever met. High school valedictorian, nearly aced her ACTs, full ride to a very nice college..the whole works. She has an very real love of knowledge. I've had deep conversations with her about ancient Roman military leaders (I swear she knows EVERY roman generals name and history), the logical flaws of radical empiricism, and the design process of modern swimwear. She makes everyone around her, including myself, look a little bit more stupid, and she does it effortlessly, without even intending to. On top of that, she is sweet, pretty, and generally a wonderful, supportive person.
She is also, for as long as I've known her, addicted to Heroin. She's tried to quit at least 6 times that I've known of, and come back to the stuff each time.
Before I knew her, I always thought there were two sorts of people in the world. Stupid people, who do stupid things...and smart people, who don't.
I've come to realize that being intelligent, having a brain that processes information at a higher level, and having in interest in areas of knowledge that are considered erudite doesn't mean you are safe from making appallingly horrible choices. If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
From your description, that girl seems very similar to my boyfriend, OP. He's the most intelligent and creative person I've ever known (he does research in game theory, teaches postgraduate courses in philosophy of economy, he's like a walking encyclopedia, e.g., he's currently gathering with his mathematician friends to learn quantum computing). Anyways, he was heavily addicted to cocaine for a long time. The central issue with him was that he had a very hard time recognizing his own emotions, so he acted them out all the time. Life's challenges, regarding matters of feelings and interpersonal relationships, cannot be solved in terms of looking for the "right" or "most logical" answer. There's no correct answer to how to live your life.
Sure, it's not like movie and rock stars ever got into drugs. Oh wait.
You just missed a Brass Eye reference. Hand over your Internet.
Sometimes, those we deem the greatest people, are the ones with the deepest issues.
I know this girl anonymous...
She is most likely the only honestly brilliant person I've ever met. High school valedictorian, nearly aced her ACTs, full ride to a very nice college..the whole works. She has an very real love of knowledge. I've had deep conversations with her about ancient Roman military leaders (I swear she knows EVERY roman generals name and history), the logical flaws of radical empiricism, and the design process of modern swimwear. She makes everyone around her, including myself, look a little bit more stupid, and she does it effortlessly, without even intending to. On top of that, she is sweet, pretty, and generally a wonderful, supportive person.
She is also, for as long as I've known her, addicted to Heroin. She's tried to quit at least 6 times that I've known of, and come back to the stuff each time.
Before I knew her, I always thought there were two sorts of people in the world. Stupid people, who do stupid things...and smart people, who don't.
I've come to realize that being intelligent, having a brain that processes information at a higher level, and having in interest in areas of knowledge that are considered erudite doesn't mean you are safe from making appallingly horrible choices. If your definition of a "smart person" is someone who consistently makes logical, rational choices...then there aren't any smart people.
Where does she go to college, OP? I think I might know her. Please answer.
So how about that Flamuvius Quintulus Gaesus huh
It's been my experience that everyone has that one wall in their life that they have to surmount before being able to step into their full potential, and this is always the case for the naturally gifted.
Whether it's an inherent personality flaw, or an addiction, or even a way of looking at the world or other people, there is that one thing that they cannot overcome by themselves.
To me, that's why no one can ever truly go through life alone. We need the support of others. We need someone who can tell us when we're doing something wrong, who can support us when we're trying to change and who can encourage us to be better than what we are. Whether that's family, a friend or even a significant other. We NEED others.
You've noted this aberration in your friend, OP, so maybe you can be the person to help her. You see that potential in her to be great, so maybe you can help her achieve that in some way. I'm not saying swoop in and save her from herself. I'm just saying always let her know what she's capable of, and support her as best as you know how and tell her the truth, if you two happen to be that close.
Maybe she's right, and you're just judgmental idiot who can't accept that someone might like a recreational drug.
F**k off.
The fact that she tried to give it up 6 times might indicate she isn't happy with the situation, dumbf**k.
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