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I have a close friend who is a long time meth addict, he has no intention of getting sober, instead of being judgemental I want to know more about user's experience.

I'd like to find discussions about former meth user's experiences like getting sober, the recovery journey and it's struggle.

If there's a sub for people who are currently using it's helpful, too. I'd like to know what users are thinking, why are they using etc.

I remember I've found a sub before, there are lots of users who are currently using, they talk about the decision of whether to get sober, I also find it helpful but I can no longer find it now, I guess it's banned.

Thanks and please let me know if my post is inappropriate.

I subscribed Apple TV recently, and I already added these shows onto my list:

Severance (I subscribed for this one)

Pluribus

The Studio

The Morning Show

Ted Lasso

Slow Horses

Shrinking

Are there other must watch shows you recommend?

Here are some TV shows that I like:

(obvious choices)

Breaking Bad

Better Call Saul

(existential crisis)

Bojack Horseman

House MD

The Good Place

The Kominsky Method

F is for F amily

Six Feet Under

In Treatment

(LGBTQ+ & strong female leads)

American Horror Story

Rupaul's Drag Race (though it's reality show)

Glow

Orange is the new Black

Russian Doll

Big Mouth

Human Resources

Baby Reindeer

(social satires)

Veep

House of Cards (final season not included)

Inside Job

(psychological thrillers/horrors)

Dahmer (with Evan Peters)

Squid Game season 1

The Glory

The Haunting of Hill House

Black Mirror

Mindhunter

Ozark

The Sinner

(comedies)

Schitt's Creek

The Office

Park and Rec

Brooklyn 99

Derry Girls

Thanks!

I’ve been on the BB sub again recently and saw people saying BCS is too slow and they couldn’t get into it. I get that everyone has different tastes, so it’s fine, but I still can’t help feeling they're missing out such a great work.

BCS does require a certain level of attention and engagement to enjoy, but the slow burn unfolds character depth and relational tension without rushing, peeling things like layers of an onion. One small moment after another gradually builds into tragic epic.

You can’t even always pinpoint the exact moment everything starts to go wrong, and I think that’s beautiful and very close to how real life feels.

I love how it builds tension out of everyday moments.

Like the day Chuck records the tape, it also includes that moment that he teaches Jimmy to use his thumbs when peeling off tape so it doesn’t damage the paint. Later, when Jimmy is peeling tape off office wall while thinking about the recording, he starts by doing it exactly the way Chuck taught him. But as his emotions build up, he suddenly rips it off aggressively instead. That small action captures their relationship so well. Without much dialogue, you can feel that deep down, Jimmy's always following Chuck’s lead, while also deeply hurt and angry because of him.

Even the damaged paint on the office walls feels symbolic, like Chuck and Jimmy's relationship. The damaged brand mark also mirrors how Jimmy and Kim try to build a life together, but something traumatic always comes in the way. And all of this is conveyed just through small, everyday actions, but it carries so much tension. (ironically, Chuck finally not only damages his paint but also tears down the wall...)

I also really love the show’s montages of characters doing practical tasks like Mike dismantling a car, dealing with trackers, or slowly following someone. It feels almost like you’re quietly observing Mike’s daily routine, almost like ASMR, but at the same time his patience and methodical nature come through so naturally.

Those moments might make BCS feel "slow" but everything pays off.

About a year ago, I experienced a sudden karma drop, I lost about 300 karma without notice and I didn't know why. I was really confused at the time but couldn’t find an answer.

Today, I happened to see a discussion about karma, which reminded me of that incident. So I looked into it, and some people said that “award removal” might be one reason. I think it’s possible. Years ago, I made a post that got a pretty good response and gained a lot of karma. At the time, I was temporarily added to some kind of secret gold member club sub on reddit (I forget the exact name, that sub isn't really fun though lol), I don't know the system but maybe I was rewarded some additional karma back then (for added to the club sub or else I don't know exactly) , and later it expired or was removed when Reddit updated its system. I’m not entirely sure, just a guess.

What I’m wondering is: could this happen again? How can I tell if it’s happening and avoid a karma drop? Even though it’s just meaningless internet points, seeing my karma plummet by a few hundred points all at once still isn’t exactly a pleasant experience.

Thanks.

After Jesse called Walter from the hospital to accept the offer, he stares at the pain scale chart in the hospital room, looking at the crying face icon. The expression on that icon was both adorable like a child and sad, a bit like Jesse. It was just a simple shot, but it made you feel that Jesse was in pain, whether physically or emotionally.

Also, before the conversation where Jesse asks Skinny Pete for Spooge’s address, Jesse watches a bug crawling on the floor. He’s fascinated by it, this was a time when Jesse still held onto some moments of innocent joy.

And at Ted’s house, Skyler feels a sense of guilt or unease. She picks up a towel to place under her feet, stopping herself to enjoy the comfort of the heated floor.

There's more, just a few that come to mind. I think it’s amazing how they can tell so much of the story without a single line of dialogue, just through simple visuals and movements.

I talked to my therapist about some past experiences and the dysfunction in my daily life, but I realized that sometimes I was just looking for validation from the therapist to make myself feel a little better. At times, it felt like I was addicted to something, just craving the therapist’s warm and kind words, but nothing really changed after the sessions. There haven’t been any significant changes in my daily life either, everything is still very difficult.

I’m curious to know how long it took for you to feel the effects of therapy? How did you realize that it was working for you?

I know everyone’s experiences differs significantly from person to person, but I just want to hear your thoughts as a way to reflect on my own experiences in therapy.

I think it's a comedy, at least the content shouldn’t be too heavy. I remember a scene that a wife (or long-term girlfriend) was about to attend a work-related seminar/conference out of town. Before leaving, she got a bikini wax, and her husband (or partner) suspected she was going to the conference to meet up with a secret lover. I think another character offered advice on the situation, saying the wife was just trying to look her best and boost her confidence so it didn’t necessarily mean she was having an affair. Later, I think it turned out she’d gotten the wax done so she’d look good in a swimsuit at the hotel pool? I don’t remember exactly. But in the end, it turns out that the wife wasn’t having an affair, and their relationship wasn’t affected.

At first, I thought it might be the Spanish comedy series Alphamales, but that doesn’t quite feel right. I think the film/TV might have similar vibe with Alphamales and that's why I made this connection.

Can anyone help me remember?

Thank you very much.

My aunt is almost 70. We’re from an East Asian country, and though BB is well-known here among audiences who engage with American movies or TV, it's not exactly a famous nationwide show here (most people watch K dramas) especially among the older generation, who may have never even heard of it. I’m a big fan of American TV shows, so of course I’ve watched this classic already, several times. I also like El Camino and love BCS.

Recently, I finally introduced BB to my aunt(we're very close), she never heard of it before. I told her that this show is a classic American series and has had a huge cultural impact.

So my aunt and I sat and watched the pilot together, and the opening scene of this first episode immediately caught my aunt's attention. She said she saw a pair of pants suddenly float down, followed by a middle-aged man in his underwear frantically driving a RV, how could such an opening not spark your curiosity? I'm so happy hearing that from her. I know she'll get this show!

We’re currently nearing the end of season 2, and she thinks every episode is great. Even though the cultural context in the show is far from our own, the story and characters are so well-written that my aunt says she can see the nuanced portrayal of human nature.

She even went online to look up the names of the writing team because she thinks they’re so talented. She said she’s watched a lot of movies and TV shows that treat the audience like idiots by over-explaining everything, but BB gives viewers plenty of room to interpret things for themselves, letting them enjoy the fun of thinking. She said she’s still trying to figure out what Walter, that complex character is thinking, and we always have long discussions after each episode, like why did Walter punch the paper towel dispenser.

I’m so happy my aunt is enjoying the show. She says that after work every day (yes, she’s still working), she looks forward to coming home to watch two episodes of BB with me, and I also think rewatching it with her is a wonderful experience.

I think a masterpiece can resonate with viewers from all walks of life. Even though we’re East Asian women who might not seem like the target audience, especially my aunt, who is older and has never been particularly interested in violent themes, she says BB isn’t just a thrilling crime drama, it offers complex character depth. I completely agree with her, otherwise, I wouldn’t love this show so much. And we still have 3 seasons ahead, I know it'll be a great ride! I don’t know what my aunt will think of the ending, but I’m sure she’ll love it because she has such good taste haha. I love BB and my aunt.

Just minutes ago, I discussed a rather sensitive topic (related to body image) on another sub. I briefly mentioned how a certain movie had a negative impact on me during my teenage years, even leading to eating disorder. I expressed my thoughts very politely and gently, made it clear that this was my personal opinion, and thanked those who offered differing views. Yet some people still criticized my interpretation of the movie, claiming I "lacked media literacy" (ironically, I majored in media studies, so I kinda know what media literacy means, it's not supposed to be used that way). They downvoted me and accused me of just looking for something to be upset with. I kind of regret sharing too much, I blame myself for putting myself in such a vulnerable position. But I just wanted other girls with similar experiences to know they’re not alone.

Even though some people agreed with me and my other similar comments were upvoted, I just kept focusing on the comments attacking me and dwelling on the one I made that were downvoted.

It really is just a small thing, isn't it? I really don't know what I'm making such a fuss about, now I'm making this post here.

In real life, when communicating face to face with people, it doesn’t seem quite as bad, but I do tend to pay special attention to those who are unfriendly toward me, and I easily feel unsafe when I sense a hostile message. Experiences of being treated with violence and all the bullying as a kid have made me prone to trying to please others, and I know this isn’t a good habit.

But on reddit, this is even worse. I tend to focus only on the aggressive, negative comments directed at me, even when others agree with my views. I also tend to pay more attention to my comments that get downvoted than to the ones that receive upvotes. When I see the number of votes of my comment drop from 1 to 0, I get anxious and keep checking to see if it’s gone negative.

(I used to panic and delete my comments right away if the count dropped to 0, but now I try to be patient and practice accepting rejection. Still, I find it so hard)

I really can’t stand how I overreact like this!

It’s as if I’m constantly on the lookout for warning signs. I know I’d be fine if I just kept quiet, but I can’t help wanting to share, and I tend to share with authenticity, even though this is an anonymous community of strangers. I feel so naive. Maybe I’m just trying to practice being a little braver.

I know there are many people online who ruthlessly attack and criticize others, and I know not everyone will agree with my views. Besides, there are other people agree with me, so isn’t that enough? I really don’t know why I’m so fixated on this.

I try to participate in discussions on reddit to build up my resilience, but I still often feel vulnerable and discouraged.

I'm telling myself that all I can do is focus on the kind and supportive comments, and try to accept that not everyone is capable of appreciating the sincere and vulnerable things others share. And most importantly, I should stand by what I said.

But it's just so hard, it shouldn't be this hard.

Does anyone else feel this way?

I feel this sub is much friendlier, though I still occasionally encounter comments that make me feel uneasy. Still, it’s a world of difference compared to other subs. I’m really grateful to the kind people here.

I guess I just need a little comfort and reassurance from kind strangers here, thanks for staying with me.