113 YOU SHOULD BE MORE ATTENTIVE (2/2)
Actually, he had not intended to do another round of tests on the day Hu Lei fainted, but Zhong Feng had insisted.
”You are smart, but you are not meticulous. Even though you are not an expert in the field, you should be more attentive.” The woman rebuked.
Doctor Shui looked repentant. He had thought that the test results were not important because he had tested Hu Lei on the previous day, before she came in again.
”The difference is subtle, but quite significant. In the second tests, the brain wave patterns have a new rhythm, almost as if they came from another person.” She said in a soft voice.
Doctor Shui felt his heart beat fast and irregularly.
”What do you mean?” He asked.
”The patient might not be at risk of schizophrenia, but there are signs of identity dissociation.” She explained.
”You mean multiple personality disorder?”
”The correct term is dissociative identity disorder, but it is not exactly the case for this patient. I can't know more without seeing her. I think it is more of a gradual fracturing of identity. Think of it as an identity crisis where one person feels that they have more than one identity but can only choose one. However, they cannot suppress either side of themselves.”
”As a result, a fight develops between the personalities in both the conscious and subconscious. Over time, the personalities might reach to a point where they are completely independent of one another. Currently, the patient's personas have not separated, so their brain patterns are different but similar.”
”In these cases, the progress will depend on the patient and the circumstances. Either the two identities will integrate or split, causing dissociative disorder. If there is no psychological trigger, there might be no fracturing of the identities, and complete integration might occur.”
Doctor Shui leaned back in his chair, unable to move. The burden in his heart became heavier. It seemed that things had gotten a little more complicated.
”I am not giving this as an official diagnosis. It is merely my speculation based on the limited information provided.” She paused. ”What kind of trauma would cause so much damage to a single person? It is almost unimaginable that this patient is able to wake up every morning.”
Based on her judgement and experience, she could see that there had to be layers upon layers of mental and psychological trauma. She felt that this type of person had to be a supernatural existence.
Doctor Shui thought about the small Hu Lei canoodling with Zhong Feng and teasing him. He had thought that the malnourishment was a big deal. Now he discovered that it was only the tip of the iceberg. What kind of life had she lived?
”She said that she had a couple of difficult years.” He spoke to himself.
”I would say she has had a difficult life. Trauma with this level of damage to the brain and mind must have started from childhood.” Doctor Huo sighed.
Doctor Shui's phone buzzed. He picked the call, but he did not speak.
”Aunt Huo, I have to go. Thank you for your help.” He was no longer enthusiastic.
”Do not be discouraged. It is likely that I am wrong.”
Doctor Shui nodded, but he knew that she was not wrong. If he was a genius, Doctor Huo was a super genius.