This name made Bai Shijun slightly stunned.

Just like the last time Bai Ling concluded that the concubine's illness was "depression", the name of the illness that flowed from her always carried a temperament that did not belong to the local area at that time.

In that description, there are too many things that make Bai Shijun confused, such as what "stress" is, and why this disease is abbreviated to "PTSD".

Although Bai Shijun can't completely clarify every doubt, he is still trying to figure out Bai Ling's logic.

"Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is usually the feeling of extreme fear, helplessness or horror after experiencing or witnessing a severe, life-threatening traumatic event, even after the event has ended.

"Previous studies have shown that nearly 70 percent (author's note: 69%) of people will experience very significant trauma in their lifetime**, and the vast majority of people will experience symptoms of PTSD after these events.

"They have painful dreams repeatedly, things that happened in the past are constantly flashing back in their minds, and once they come into contact with people or things that bring back memories, intense pain is evoked, so they run away, get angry, blame themselves, grief...... But this is actually a very normal emotional reaction.

"After three months to six months, these symptoms will start to subside slowly. By this time, about half of the people will be able to integrate this series of traumatic experiences into their perception of life. They will gain some precious growth experiences from these experiences, and they will gradually understand how to interpret such encounters in a more peaceful and open mind.

Billing paused, then began to talk about the other side.

"But there are some people who never get to this point, who are stuck in that painful memory, who continue to experience the symptoms of PTSD, until these symptoms make them incapacitated and force them to seek medical attention and face these past problems, and the condition is really exposed – but the patients who seek medical attention at this point often have endured it for more than a decade or more, and the situation becomes more complicated.

"Because by this time, patients often face more than one problem, and their avoidance and depression are often mixed with a series of problems such as severe depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and even mania, which will be very troublesome to deal with."

Bai Ling sighed, "I don't know what General Shen's situation is now, so it's not good to judge his medical condition." However, it is too early to say this, and the biggest problem now is that the general is completely unwilling to accept any help, and he cannot even do basic cooperation with the consultation, let alone receive follow-up treatment. ”

Bai Shijun roughly understood it, and also sighed.

"It all sounds like a heart disease."

Bai Ling looked up at his father, "Dad, it's better not to describe these situations as 'heart disease', otherwise there will be a risk." ”

“…… And what? ”

"People always have a general expectation of 'heart disease'," Bai Ling said softly, "Heart disease is supposed to be self-regulating, cured without treatment, and slowly faded over time, but in fact, many heart diseases that can be called a 'disease' will not heal on their own, on the contrary, those symptoms will actually slowly worsen over time." ”

"So we'd better call them by their real names, depression is depression, and stress disorder is stress disorder." Bai Ling whispered.

"Then this disease, if General Shen cooperates...... Are you sure? Bai Shijun asked again.

Bai Ling looked up at the sky this time and did not answer immediately.

"It's hard to say, it still feels the same," she said softly, "take a step, look at it." ”

……

That night, Bai Ling tossed and turned, and couldn't sleep for a while.

The indifferent and refusal of the old general Shen made her suddenly recall her youth.

After my aunt's disappearance, that haunting and painful time was also a very standard course of PTSD.

The unusual wariness and distrust of others, the fear of a series of formed organizations such as hospitals, police stations, fire brigades, and even on-campus student unions, the recurring nightmares of the night, and the longing to turn back the clock that cannot be erased no matter what.

- Why did she freeze on the stage at the moment when my aunt was arrested? If she had reacted at the time, wouldn't my aunt have been arrested?

Today, she no longer tortures herself with these questions, and she is even able to clearly identify two very typical cognitive biases.

But at the time, these two questions were like a rope around the neck day and night, strangulating people's breath.

So...... Is that old General Shen also facing a similar situation at this moment?

Bai Ling sighed and sat up with some embarrassment.

Things were more complicated for her than she imagined, although in these days, she would not dream back to the junior high school hall as often as before, but before she actually met Shin Jichuan tonight, she did not expect that this side of tonight alone had evoked such deep memories of the past.

She had to be vigilant about her state, and this unexplained worry was a little unsettling in itself.

At this moment, there was a sound of trembling clothes in the courtyard, and Bai Ling simply put on his coat and walked out with his shoes.

Bai Yi was collecting the clothes in the yard - she had washed them in the morning, and when she came back in the evening, there was still a little dampness, and they were already dry.

Bai Yi heard footsteps, and when he turned around, he saw Bai Ling standing there holding on to the door.

"Haven't slept yet?"

"It's kind of ...... Can't sleep. Bai Ling walked to the courtyard in the moonlight, and sat down by the well as usual, "Come out and sit for a while." ”

"It just so happens that I have something I want to ask you."

"Hmm." Bai Ling rubbed his eyes, "What? ”

"What did you think about getting married?"

“……？”

Bai Ling didn't react for a moment, and when she came to her senses, she snorted and laughed, "Your topic is changing too fast...... I'm kind of overwhelmed. ”

Bai Yi said seriously, "I went out with Zeng Jiuyan today, and we happened to talk about this matter. In your current situation, marriage is too easy to be used as a bargaining chip...... You have to plan ahead. ”

Bai Ling clasped his hands on his knees, "What are you going to do?" ”

Bai Yi carried his clothes into the room, put them on the clean table, and then took a chair out and sat opposite Bai Ling.

"Actually, there are only two ways," Bai Yi said softly, "One is to make a marriage contract now, and when the two sides exchange marriage letters, then the matter will be settled." ”

"Uh...... Next? ”

Bai Yi curled up his four fingers, put them on his chin, and coughed lightly, "...... Do you consider going to the Taoist temple to visit the courtyard and become a Taoist aunt for a few years? ”