Sober and crazy, just in a thought.
Between sobriety and madness, there is a line as thin as a gossamer, fragile and blurred, yet carrying the weight of countless lives.
This sentence not only profoundly reveals the complexity of the spiritual world, but also aptly summarizes the theme and essence of the book "I Grow Mushrooms in a Mental Hospital".
This book, like a patient guide, leads us through the fog of mental illness, confronts those misunderstood and rejected souls, and makes us re-examine the multifaceted and tenacious nature of human nature in shock and emotion.
In the busy city life, we often encounter or hear about various prejudices and misconceptions about mental illness.
Whenever a mentally ill person commits an extreme act, public opinion is often overwhelmingly accusatory and invective, but few people are willing to delve into the stories and pain behind them.
These prejudices act as invisible walls that isolate people with mental illness from the margins of society, leaving them struggling with loneliness and despair.
But what does it look like when we actually approach this group?
The depressed author of "I Grow Mushrooms in a Psychiatric Hospital" is a senior nurse who has worked in the mental health center of a tertiary hospital for 14 years.
With delicate brushstrokes and real emotions, she recorded the moments of her daily life with 16 mentally ill patients in a closed ward.
This book is not only a record of the daily work of a psychiatric hospital, but also a profound reflection on human nature, mental illness, and ourselves.
01 Demystifying mental illness
Mental illness, an area that is often misunderstood and discriminated against, actually encompasses a wide range of complex psychological disorders.
From schizophrenia to bipolar disorder, from depression to anxiety, each disease has its own unique pathological mechanisms and clinical manifestations.
However, societal prejudice against mental illness often leads people to ignore the diversity and complexity of these disorders, and to label people with mental illness simply as "outliers" or "insane".
Through theoretical explanations and case studies, the author allows us to understand that these diseases are not simple psychological problems, but serious conditions involving brain dysfunction.
Yu Chao, mentioned in the book, is a civil servant who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia.
Convinced that his wife was mentally ill, he tried several times to take her to the hospital and fled with his young daughter to protect her from imaginary threats.
He even snatched his daughter directly at the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner on the Chinese New Year's Eve, and in order to avoid his wife and his brother, he recklessly drove the car on the highway to 200 miles.
After being stopped by the high-speed traffic police, he also had a fierce physical confrontation with the traffic police.
Later, after being sent to a psychiatric hospital, he even caught who was fighting whom. At one point, he smashed the railing of a hospital bed and even broke a nurse's mobile phone.
Yu Chao's behavior seems absurd to outsiders, but in fact, it is a true reflection of his inner fear and helplessness.
Through the author's narrative, we see a family tormented by mental illness and the perseverance and struggle of the patient's family in despair.
At the same time, Yu Chao's story also shows us that people with mental illness often live in their own logic, and their worldview is completely different from ordinary people.
02 Psychiatric Hospital: The Station of Life
Psychiatric hospitals, often seen as places of terror and despair, are in fact safe havens for many mentally ill people seeking treatment and recovery.
Here, the medical staff not only provide medication and psychological counseling, but also accompany the patients through every difficult day and night with great patience and love.
They are like a beacon that illuminates the path for patients and allows them to find hope in the midst of despair.
Zhou Kuakua is a kind-hearted young man with bipolar disorder.
He was incessant and difficult to control himself, so he often caused problems for medical staff because he could not control his words and actions.
But when his condition stabilized, he became a helpful and responsible warm-hearted person, and at this time, his kindness and fight against the disease were touching.
When he realized that he was about to become ill, he took the initiative to call the police for help and avoided possible injuries.
During his treatment in a psychiatric hospital, he not only actively cooperated with the treatment, but also took the initiative to help other patients and medical staff.
Zhou Kuakua's story allows us to see the other side of psychopaths - they are not monsters who have completely lost their minds, but individuals with their own emotions and thoughts.
At the same time, these stories also make us realize that people with mental illness need more than just medicine and treatment, but also understanding and care.
03 Understanding and acceptance: the path to recovery
Finally, the book also conveys a message of hope and healing.
By describing the patient's recovery process, the author shows us that even in the midst of despair, there is always a silver lining.
For people with mental illness, understanding and acceptance are indispensable spiritual pillars in the process of recovery.
The care of family members, the tolerance of society and the professional guidance of medical staff are all important forces for them to overcome the disease.
However, in real life, many patients and their families are often isolated due to a lack of understanding and support.
Therefore, building a more inclusive and understanding social environment is essential for the recovery of people with mental illness.
The book tells the story of Wang Shu.
She was hospitalized by her family for multiple divorces and remarriages.
However, after digging deeper into her experience, we found that she was not vexatious or insane, but because of the trauma of losing her lover at an early age, which led her to doubt and escape from the real world.
As Li Yinhe said: falling in love is like getting drunk, always in a slightly drunk and irrational state.
Through the patient guidance and psychological counseling of the medical staff, Wang Shu gradually opened up to face her pain, and finally began to try to rebuild a new life.
Wang Shu's story reminds us of the importance of understanding and acceptance for people with mental illness, and the critical role of family members and social support systems in the recovery process.
At the same time, her story also shows us that people with mental illness can recover, and what they need is more support and opportunities.
04 Conclusion
"I Grow Mushrooms in a Psychiatric Hospital" is not only a documentary literary work about people with mental illness, but also a profound exploration of human nature, life, and love.
It gives us a glimpse of the real life conditions of people with mental illness, as well as the hardships and hopes they go through in the process of recovery.
Of course, in addition to the real mental illness, everyone who seems to be normal may also face mental challenges, and our attitude towards these challenges determines the degree of civilization in our society.
This book teaches us to be more open and inclusive to understand those who are different, to care for those who are looking for hope in mental hospitals, and to give more love and support to these special groups.
Each story in the book is a profound reflection on life.
They make us realize that psychopaths are not aliens, they just need more understanding and support.
As the author puts it, "Not everyone can reconcile with mental illness, and the stories I record for them in this moment also provide evidence for those bizarre spiritual worlds." ”
This book is a warm tribute to the mentally ill and a profound reminder to each and every one of us that we all need love and hope in the journey of life.
"Strange animals are protected, and strange humans are squeezed out."
"I Grow Mushrooms in a Mental Hospital" is not only an affectionate call for patients with mental illness, but also an awakening of the kindness and warmth in the hearts of each of us.
Let's start with this book and change our attitudes to give people with mental illness the respect and care they deserve, so that their world is no longer lonely.
May each of us become the guardian of those "mushrooms" lost in the spiritual world, accompanying them through the haze and welcoming the dawn of life.
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