Chapter 157 What? Can it also cure depression?
Lighthouse Nation, Gotham City, Arkham Asylum.
"Doctor, can you be quiet? I just want to be alone now."
The patient turned his head sideways and hit the back of Joseph's head, causing the atmosphere in the ward that seemed to have been heated up to drop instantly to freezing point.
Joseph's upper and lower lips collided slightly, but in the end no sound was made.
"Well, if this makes you feel comfortable Cole, you can always call me if you need anything."
Joseph said something embarrassing, turned around and left, but when he closed the door of the ward, his movements were very gentle.
Joseph did not stop, but turned around and came to the bathroom.
Looking at the funny clown face in the mirror, Joseph took off the funny red nose on the tip of his nose, then washed the paint on his face with water, and began to cry silently.
He has been a very empathetic guy since he was a child, otherwise he would not have become a psychiatrist.
But recently, this patient named Cole has caused him a lot of pain.
Cole suffered from extremely severe depression. After he attempted suicide three times, he was finally sent to Arkham by his parents.
To be honest, this is not the first time that Joseph has dealt with patients with depression, but patients like Cole, who are completely immersed in their own world, still make it difficult for Joseph to deal with it.
When he hit the wall several times in succession and felt Cole's despair emanating from the inside out, Joseph was also affected to a certain extent.
This made him deny himself, and began to try to use every method he could think of to help Cole open his inner knot.
But obviously, this time, he failed again.
While rinsing the paint on his face with water, Joseph couldn't tell whether it was water or tears on his face.
When he returned home in the evening, his wife also noticed Joseph's mood.
The two hugged each other and talked deeply to each other. They hugged Joseph's wife tightly and said:
"Honey, maybe you can start with Cole's parents."
The next day, Joseph called Cole's parents.
"Yes, I'm Joseph. I'm here mainly to find out what hobbies Cole has?
I know I have asked this question before, but for the sake of Cole's health, I still hope that you can think about it carefully. Even if there is a slight possibility, it may have a considerable impact on Cole. help. ”
"I don't know, Cole has been since a long time ago... But when he was very young, he liked me to play with him on the Famicom..."
It took a lot of effort for Joseph to convince the hospital to let him bring the computer into the ward, and this was only with the permission of Cole's parents.
The next problem posed in front of Joseph was what kind of game could lift Cole's mood?
That game should be able to bring strong stimulation to people.
Joseph started posting online:
"The games on the market are really bad. Is there any game that can bring me a little excitement?" 》
Soon, someone responded to him.
"Brother, listen to me and you should try the original Dark Souls!"
"Yes, Dark Souls will definitely not let you down! Believe me, when playing this game, you can feel a stronger pleasure than flying leaves!"
"Wang Defa? Are you really talking about playing a game with me?"
Dark Souls is a game that has received a lot of praise.
But for the sake of Cole's physical and mental health, Joseph still collected a large amount of information related to Dark Souls on the Internet. After learning that there was no blood, violence, or sex elements in this game, he decided to take this game. Give Cole a try.
Another morning.
Cole, who was lying on the restraint chair, watched Joseph push a computer into the ward, his expression only fluctuated slightly, and then he stopped reacting.
Who cares? Life is so boring...
"Cole, I heard from your father that you are a master of games. It just so happened that I encountered a very difficult game recently and I couldn't beat it no matter how hard I tried.
But I am a doctor. You know, people like us are very face-conscious. I don’t want to share this kind of thing with others. Can you help me? ”
"Not interested."
Cole's words poured cold water directly on Joseph's head, and he smiled awkwardly:
"Can't you really help me? If you help me, I can help you too."
"Can you let me go?"
Cole looked at Joseph calmly. Although he didn't say it clearly, Joseph could clearly see the meaning of "As long as you untie me, I will jump from the window" in his eyes.
"You know that's impossible."
Joseph's mood was a little broken, but he still forced a smile.
Obviously, playing games is not very useful to Cole. He has no interest in games at all.
But will I just go out in despair?
Joseph found a place to sit down. He wanted to vent violently, but he knew that he shouldn't do this.
Looking at the computer in front of him and the controller in his hand, he inexplicably opened the game called Dark Souls and started playing in silence.
See, it's not just Cole who's escaping reality, but Joseph too.
The game will enter the main interface.
Pinch people.
Joseph randomly chose a mage to start, and then entered the CG, Ancient Dragon War.
The exquisite CG and the whisper of the old woman quickly made Joseph, who was originally in a mess and wanted to find a place to escape reality, completely addicted to it.
He didn't notice at all that Cole, who was tied to the bed next to him, was fascinated by the game. The fire will be extinguished, the world will end, and the undead will emerge.
We carried the knight's entrustment and stepped out of the Undying Court to visit Lordland, the land of ancient kings. How heart-wrenching it was?
Ten minutes later.
"Fake Squid! Luo, you are simply the most obscene female cousin!"
The violent swear words spewed out from the usually gentle doctor's mouth and resounded throughout the ward.
Just now, Joseph finished his journey to the Northern Undead Court and entered Lordland. Then he encountered the warm reception of the living corpses on the mountain road to the Undead Town outside the city.
He had long heard that this game was very malicious, but before he actually tried it, Joseph did not expect that this game would be so malicious!
But after blurting out the words, Joseph regretted it.
This is not his home, this is in a hospital ward.
If people knew that he was hiding here to play games or even say bad words because he was escaping from reality, if Cole's family planned to pursue the case and prosecute him, he might have his business license revoked!
Fortunately, no one found out...
Joseph glanced behind him in panic, but saw an old man with a white beard in his sight.
Oh, buy it! It's the dean of Fake Squid!
Just when Joseph was imagining that his business license was about to be revoked, and then his house was taken away by the bank, his wife sued him, and he lived on the street and became a homeless man, an unexpected voice came from behind him. sound.
"Doctor, can you...show me that game?"
Um? !
Joseph couldn't believe his ears.
It's Cole! Cole reacts to this game!
"If it doesn't work, forget it."
There was a visible blush on Cole's face, and it was obvious that he took a lot of courage to make this request.
How can Joseph care about being the dean of Fake Squid now? Cole's reaction to this game is the most important thing!
"Of course!"
He quickly pushed the handle into Cole's hand.
After all, it was a bit difficult for Cole to play with his hands and feet bound by the restraint rope, but he also knew that it was impossible for the doctor to let him go.
He's just depressed, not stupid.
Then...
Joseph just watched as this guy opened a new save file.
Can't you play my file? Damn it!
The moment he touched the handle, there was nothing in Cole's world except the computer in front of him.
He stared intently at the game in front of him, looking at the game CG that countless people in the gaming circle called "The Ancient Dragon War".
Joseph also very considerately put headphones on for Cole.
The sense of immersion is completely different between watching others play and playing it yourself.
Cole was instantly immersed in the game world of Dark Souls.
Although I haven’t touched the game for a long time, the novice guidance of Dark Souls is indeed very good, but it is a bit difficult to operate.
When he first saw the big ass in the Immortal Yard, Cole was filled with shock. He had never thought that he could actually fight against such a powerful demon.
He died once, twice, but when he successfully defeated the demon with his own efforts, he cheered with joy.
“Awesome!”
Joseph sat on the chair and looked at Cole stiffly. He didn't even dare to take a deep breath for fear of breaking Cole's state at the moment.
Following Cole's cheers, his whole body suddenly relaxed. Feeling the soreness in his neck and waist, he raised the corners of his mouth and leaned back slightly.
But it was clear that he had hit something behind him.
Joseph turned around and saw that the dean was also smiling, looking at Cole in front of him.
Both sides wisely did not break the atmosphere of the moment.
At night.
The dean crossed his fingers and looked at Joseph in front of him.
"Joseph, I think we can try to start a new topic, about the application of games in treating depression.
I would like to invite you to be the main person in charge of this project, and I will approve the funds specifically for you from the hospital. What do you think? ”
"I find this proposal very tempting."
It has to be said that when it comes to issues related to real money and silver, action is always unusually fast.
After a complete and comprehensive survey of Cole's mental condition, the conclusion was naturally that the depression was greatly alleviated.
Soon, a pilot group for "game therapy for depression" was established and the research process began.
"A game actually has such a powerful effect in treating depression!" 》
As soon as the news came out, it shocked most of the lighthouse countries, and the news also tended to spread in all directions.
At this time, Robert, who was sitting in the extended Lincoln, looked at Luo Bai in front of him with a strange expression:
"Luo, you can really surprise me!
Looking at it this way, this year's TGA Game of the Year is none other than Dark Souls. ”
Luo Bai didn't know what happened at this time, but a big question mark floated on his forehead.
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