This is a "personality disorder".

Even Bai Qinghua furrowed his brow at this moment.

Firstly, the causes of "personality disorders" are diverse and longitudinal.

Take "borderline personality disorder" for example. Congenitally, it has a hereditary tendency. Researchers have found that the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and other structures connected to anger, fear, emotional regulation, and memory in the brain of those with "borderline personality disorder" are different from ordinary people;

Adventitiously, family environment, childhood experiences, school education, etc., definitely have a role too.

From a psychological perspective, under unfavorable biological and environmental backgrounds, an individual may develop maladaptive coping mechanisms (such as self-harming, substance abuse, dissociation) to deal with unbearable pain.

In other words, "borderline personality disorder" is a pattern developed by a child sensitive to emotions growing up in a trauma-filled or unstable environment that denies their emotional experience, to cope with the world.

In certain old textbooks, there are even direct and arbitrary conclusions: "Personality disorder" is incurable.

Though psychological therapy and intervention methods have flourished now, and clear treatment methods for "borderline personality disorder" have been established, it remains one of the most stubborn problems.

Bai Qinghua couldn't help but ask, "Zhuren, are you sure you want to intervene with this issue?"

Yet, Nan Zhubin seemed optimistic about it: "Li Lingling's life hasn't been significantly or unbearably disrupted for the long term, and there's no history of medication usage; the situation is still relatively optimistic."

"Moreover, she's a nurse, with a structured, stable profession. From this perspective, her psychological energy is quite strong."

"I suspect that under such strong psychological energy, she has already overcome most of the issues extended from 'borderline', showing the current demeanor."

Nan Zhubin recalls the first time he saw Li Lingling, her somewhat extroverted, even strong manner.

Stereotypically, people might think those with "borderline personality disorder" seem like emotionally unstable lunatics, living on the fringes of society as recluses.

But when psychologists categorize "borderline personality disorder" patients, they find that people in high management positions, elites in certain fields, even some "charismatic" socialites, also exhibit "borderline" traits, surprisingly.

The human body is marvelous; once adapted to extreme distressful environments, it develops many wonderful survival strategies that might have positive aspects in certain situations.

Like individuals with "borderline", they sometimes possess strong empathy, loyalty, protectiveness, dedication, self-insight ability, etc.

Adventurers, artists, speakers, even those in psychological consultation often need such qualities.

Of course, these are "traits tempered by adversity", obtained after healing "borderline personality disorder" into "borderline personality", even "borderline character background".

And not the "benefits of the condition itself".

"Borderline personality disorder" itself should still be treated seriously.

Nan Zhubin takes a deep breath: "The most important thing is, I faintly feel I've touched upon some deeper aspects of Li Lingling through her narration, through her dreams... I think I can help her."

"Only if, Teacher, you help me as well." Nan Zhubin looks at Bai Qinghua with bright eyes.

What could Teacher Bai Qinghua say?

Bai Qinghua nodded: "Alright, I'll communicate with the hospital and see if we can get more information about Li Lingling."

In the three elements of consultation, consultants often only have access to "consultant impression" and "visitor self-assessment"; the crucial "others' evaluation" is often missing.

After all, consultants in principle can't have any other link with the visitor's life.

However, Li Lingling's case is commissioned by the hospital itself, different from the usual psychological consultation.

This gives Nan Zhubin an opportunity to finally obtain the most rare third element—a more holistic, objective visitor image in the eyes of a third party.

"Please, Teacher." Saying this, Nan Zhubin glanced at the clock.

He set an alarm for himself to remind him of the next consultation.

The timing is well-controlled, hitting the time limit Nan Zhubin set for himself.

"Teacher, I have another visitor later..."

"Go ahead." Bai Qinghua waved, eyes turning back to his computer screen.

Nan Zhubin opened the door and left.

Just when Bai Qinghua thought he could have a bit of quiet time.

Buzz—buzz—

His phone suddenly started vibrating again.

"Hello, Dahui? What's... Oh, I'm at the company today."

Hearing the surprised questions from the other end of the line, Bai Qinghua raised an eyebrow: "What, is it strange that I'm at the company?"

"Alright... it's that Zhuren encountered a bit of a problem."

The voice on the other end calmed down immediately and continued to say something.

"Trouble with material sorting?" Bai Qinghua glanced at the text projected on his computer screen, "Do you have a consultation this afternoon? Just come to the company."

...

Meanwhile, Nan Zhubin returned to his workstation, grabbed basic items like a pen, a folder, and a consultation record sheet, and walked out hastily.

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