Crazy Psychologist

Every time the sun rises, I have to cruelly confirm again the limbs that no longer exist.

People learn to adapt, learn to be strong, and learn to continue living.

Life always moves forward and never stops for anyone.

But BIID patients are different. They don’t need those limbs that are redundant to them. Their obstacle is not themselves. What is stopping them from being complete physically and mentally?

Zhang Wenwen fell asleep thinking about it. At nine o'clock the next morning, while having breakfast with Dr. Brown in the hotel restaurant, Zhang Wenwen decided to ask Dr. Brown if he could ask a few questions to the patient because he also had a patient who was suffering from BIID. The patient has been suffering for many years.

Dr. Brown thought about it for half a cup of American coffee, and finally nodded reluctantly, "I believe Professor Lewis's recommendation, and in fact BIID patients are stronger than we think. Many of them perform well in different fields of work, surgeons , actors, engineers, architects. They are all very good people, with stronger will and endurance than ordinary people."

"It is only people like this who can afford the high cost of surgery. Without medical insurance, the cost of surgery is not affordable to ordinary people. In addition, there is a long recovery period after amputation. These not only require money, but also require specialized medical staff. Take care of me, and the recovery period is even longer.”

Dr. Brown took a piece of chocolate muffin and put it in his mouth. "There is no way, but you have to know that the cost of surgical treatment has not changed much in the network established by Professor Lewis. It is also to allow more people to live a complete life."

"Has anyone ever regretted it?" Zhang Wenwen finally asked the question he had always wanted to ask.

There was a gentle and contented look in Dr. Brown's eyes. "Professor Lewis's first patient who received treatment twenty years ago is now sixty-five years old. He lives a fulfilling life every day and is still treating BIID patients." Seeking more possible help, he was a pilot before the surgery and after the amputation he transitioned to office work, where he remains today."

"What about his family? Do they accept what he turned out to be like? Isn't the burden of life on his family much higher than before?"

"It seems like this, but many BIID patients have begun to imagine themselves as disabled people from a very early stage. Before the surgery, they have imagined and practiced their life after amputation countless times, how to take a bath and how to adjust the interior of the car. The seat so that the wheelchair can be easily fixed; how to go up and down the stairs, and even how to hold the child and wife.

By the way, the incidence rate of BIID in men is higher than that in women. Professor Lewis’s research believes that perhaps men are more persistent in their pursuit of freedom and self-esteem than women. Women may be more likely to change their impulse to have their limbs amputated. He thinks It is bad or sinful.

Aren't there many studies that have confirmed that women are more modest and sacrificial in social life, while men are more likely to put ideas into plans and practices. "

Zhang Wenwen couldn't understand how a normal person would get used to and practice life after being disabled, but when he thought of Gu Yiping sitting in a wheelchair, he seemed very comfortable and didn't want to stand up at all.

"As for the pressure on family members," Brown added, "We have seen some divorces, and we have also seen wives who are happy for their husbands' bravery. In short, it is all there. As for the cost of surgery and treatment, Professor Lewis has also thought of some ways. In recent years, some mental health foundations have been established in many developed countries, dedicated to improving people's happiness index. The more famous ones are the Obsessive-compulsive and Anxiety Disorder Foundation, the Anti-Depression Foundation, and various public welfare groups. , such as alcohol abuse support groups, cancer groups, etc., have you ever heard of these unofficial organizations?"

“There are some non-public funds in our area now, and public welfare organizations focusing on mental health should soon appear one after another. After finishing my work here, I will rush back to attend the [Annual Mental Health Conference]. I believe that prevention systems including [suicide intervention system] and [interpersonal network] will gradually be improved."

"You are very powerful. You may soon surpass North America and Europe. Whether it is academia or civil society organizations, I believe it will be very good. But..."

Dr. Brown suddenly looked frustrated and complicated mid-sentence, his brows furrowed, and he sighed softly.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Wenwen asked patiently.

"It is impossible for BIID to raise funds openly because ~ this kind of surgery is not legal."

"So, people who don't have enough money will never be able to get a body that they think is complete?" Zhang Wenwen asked.

"That's true, but there are also many patients who, after receiving treatment, spontaneously raise some funds regularly. So BIID patients still have a small fund pool, and in recent years, funds from unknown sources have been remitted to our fund. In the account, I have been investigating the sources of these large sums of money for some time, but I can't find them. I guess it was given to us by an Internet expert or a mysterious person. I can't thank you enough."

After saying that, Dr. Brown stood up and said, "Let's go."

He looked very much like a believer rushing to church to attend a service.

Jiang Feng seemed to know that the two of them had arrived at the door, and the hotel door opened gently in front of Zhang Wenwen and Dr. Brown.

"Very punctual." Jiang Feng said.

"You have specifically emphasized in previous communications that you are very demanding on time."

Dr. Brown replied.

"But I just came to see a doctor. I never thought that you would need to provide so much additional care, so I didn't even remember that I had emphasized this point."

"Although it is treatment, I personally still care more about the patient's feelings. Within a reasonable and acceptable range, I hope that both of us will feel smooth during this period without any obstacles. Next, we will complete a series of tests, including If you think there's no problem with the MRI again, we'll leave now."

"Is this one with us too?"

Jiang Feng looked at Zhang Wenwen and frowned, because the only intermediary he had ever known was Dr. Brown.

"This is Dr. Zhang, a student of Professor Lewis. Professor Lewis has reached the age of retirement and can no longer serve this work, so Dr. Zhang appears here instead of Professor Lewis without informing you in advance because I am too. Just found out about this.”

Jiang Feng nodded immediately and apologized for the rudeness he might have brought to Zhang Wenwen.

Zhang Wenwen smiled at Jiang Feng and said in Chinese, "Hello."