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Girl Interrupted Syndrome Girl Interrupted Syndrome is the phenomenon of an angsty teen believing they are so incredibly unique and different, they find their depression to be cinematic in a "starving artist" way and believe it makes them an interesting, nonchalant, effortless cool girl. Those who suffer from Girl Interrupted Syndrome may find themselves engaging in the listening of Fiona Apple, Duster, and Have a Nice Life while also attempting to pick up any hobby or new interest that will make them seem so esoteric and Manic Pixie Dream Girl -esque. Girl Interrupted Syndrome victims may find themselves to be infatuated with the arts and chase after people who are the same as them. The constant attempt to be so different may also lead to those with this syndrome to participate in cigarette smoking, accentuating their eye bags using eyeshadow, only using 35mm film for pictures, and desperately trying to appear quiet and mysterious. They are also mostly self-righteous philosophy freaks who find themself to be more well-rounded than everyone around them. Vivienne: Hey what's up with Flora recently? It's like she's suddenly isolated herself from everyone and seems in a daze all the time... Gia: Probably just a case of Girl Interrupted Syndrome... This can't just be me, this description gives off those vibes of people making fun of women and other feminine people for like, enjoying life and trying to cope with mental illness. This description makes it seem like this ridiculous and fake expression that's going to be dropped at the drop of a hat or is in the blight of youth but it just seems like someone trying to explore their personality and interests while coping with their shit. Like, this doesn't seem like anything other than discrediting women/feminine people for liking the things they like and their self expression.... again.

This is how I see it:

Indie dude bro: "Omg is this Fionna apple? Jesus, talk about Girl Interrupted Syndrome. We get it, you have daddy issues and wrote poetry once" *rolls eyes*

Artepunk is a gnc identity for people who are connected to femininity and is related from the term, "girl interrupted syndrome" It refers to feminine people who struggle with their expressions of femininity due to pressure to conform to other's ideas of "traditional" femininity. Leaning on the idealization of their lives and rejection of boxes femininity is often put into, often leaning into femininity in a reclaimed sense, making it our own and not in the control of our oppressors. This also includes feeling and experiencing things deeply to the point that it may be overwhelming and struggling with metal illness and or mental health issues.

The term Artepunk comes from the Greek goddess Artemis, and is pronounced: ART-EE-PUNK. Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, moon, and general independence. Having queer, protective, and feminine roots. Artemis is related to feminine refuge and safety to be themselves exactly however they need to be, without the pressure of   being one way or another and or the constant ridicule and criticism from others.

You do not have to identify as a woman to identify with this label, it is a relation to the abstract idea of femininity, particularly the rejection of constrained ideas and the reclaiming of femininity on your terms. Any gender identity and sexuality can relate to this idea. :)