Hello, this is Im Hyeok-soo of Brainflix TV,
here to give your brains a break.
As I told you last time, today I will be talking about insomnia,
the unwelcome guest of the night.
Insomnia refers to a condition
in which one cannot get enough quality sleep.
If you're having trouble falling asleep, it's better to get out of bed right away.
"The bed is for sleep, and sleep alone," is the kind of message
you want to send to your brain.
POWDERED GRAINS
Malnutrition can have a detrimental effect on one's mental health.
For example, some studies have linked
a lack of certain types of vitamin B to an increased risk of depression.
Da-eun!
- Da-eun! - What?
I already brushed my teeth.
You should still drink it.
- I'm off. - Hey, finish the whole thing.
How can you not even finish this?
I'm leaving now, Mom.
She's just skin and bones.
Maybe I should have added some honey.
You know how we call some people worrywarts?
The kind of people that get stressed very easily.
Doctors attribute mental illness, like ailments,
to three major causes. Social, biological,
and psychological factors, so to speak.
However, as the saying goes, stress is the cause of all illness.
Managing your stress levels is key to maintaining good mental health.
Well, if watching Brainflix TV is what helps you relax,
please tune in every day. I'd very much appreciate it.
Recently, when a man was arrested for committing random street assaults,
the news focused on the fact that he had schizophrenia
with associated visual and auditory hallucinations.
Don't do it. No.
Don't.
Seriously, you want me to go crazy?
No, don't do it.
Why are you doing this?
- Excuse me. - Don't do it.
What's really sad is the public's perception of these people.
MYUNGSHIN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
The crime rate of people with untreated schizophrenia
only makes up a measly 0.04% of all crimes, after all.
Mental illnesses all come down to meticulous management.
More than anything,
visiting a hospital in the early stages for proper management is key.
PSYCHIATRY UNIT RESTRICTED AREA
Hello, I'm Nurse Jung Da-eun.
Nurse Jung Da-eun?
- A transfer from internal medicine, no? - Yes, she's a third-year.
We went to college together.
Isn't it rare for third-years to switch units?
Yeah, especially to a specialized unit like ours.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE JUNG DA-EUN
- All dressed? - Yes, ma'am.
This one.
Can I see your badge?
My badge?
Use a clip like this from now on.
Some patients try to self-harm if they so much as see a strap.
Oh, yes, ma'am.
Your shoes.
- Good. You wore ones without laces. - Yes, ma'am.
- Shall we get going? - Okay.
SHOWER
The shower heads are built-in without exposed hoses,
not to mention the doors, which don't have doorknobs or hooks.
We even use piano hinges on the doors since the hinge knuckles
don't have any space in between.
It prevents the patients from hanging things on them.
I see.
If you really need a pen, use one made of silicone,
or one with a nib thicker than 0.5 millimeters.
- Yes, ma'am. - And do not carry around any scissors.
Anything that the patients might use to harm themselves or others is banned.
Rock, paper, scissors.
I won.
We don't even have curtains here.
So our mornings start earlier than any other ward.
DAILY DOSE OF SUNSHINE
Now, let me make an introduction.
This is third-year Nurse Jung Da-eun, joining us from internal medicine.
Nice to meet you all.
Welcome.
You've only been here during your clinicals, right?
- Yes, ma'am. - Right.
We handle things differently here, so there will be some trial and error.
Try to help her out while she gets acclimated.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
You'll be working with Charge Nurse Park Soo-yeon first.
That's good.
- I'll leave her in your care. - Yes, ma'am.
Follow Ms. Min Deul-re here, and get the hang of things today.
You're her preceptor, so show her the ropes.
Yes, Ms. Park.
COUNSELING ROOM
This is where we talk to our patients.
Don't forget to always sit with your back facing the door.
I should have my back to the door?
When patients act out, they sometimes block the door.
We need a way out when that happens.
It's not that different from other wards, except for a few facilities.
This is the therapy room.
It comes with a ping-pong table?
Su-hyeon's so good.
Mr. Yoon, our caregiver over there, is the ace of our ward.
She won.
Who won?
Su-hyeon did.
- Do you know how to play table tennis? - No.
You should learn.
Okay.
Someone's dexterous.
- You are from internal medicine. - We do deal with a lot of prescriptions.
Right. So, how are you liking things here?
I don't know. It's too soon to tell.
- Da-eun. - Yes?
Mind if I ask why you switched to the psych unit?
Everyone's dying to know.
I feel like Ms. Jung came here because of something bad.
You were friends from college. Did you ask her?
I did.
Whatever it was, she didn't seem comfortable telling me about it.
This is Unit 53.
Yes, understood.
The doctors are coming to do rounds.
Su-hyeon, you can stop and go back to your room now.
It's time for rounds.
- Keep up the great work, everyone. - Good morning.
Oh, are you our new nurse?
Yes, Dr. Im.
- I look forward to working with you. - Thank you, Doctor.
This is Dr. Cha Min-seo.
I'm Cha Min-seo.
- Dr. Kong Cheol-woo. - I'm Kong Cheol-woo.
I'm Jung Da-eun.
- And this is... - I'm Hwang Yeo-hwan.
- Right, Dr. Hwang. - Let's make our rounds, Dr. Im.
- Let's have a welcome party soon. - Yes.
Why is Cheol-woo smiling so much?
It's his first outpatient treatment today.
Apparently, he asked to have all the patients sent to him.
I love that spirit.
What?
Hey, what's wrong?
What's wrong?
- Hemorrhoids. - What?
I was so stressed about the outpatient treatment
that my hemorrhoids came back…
Unbelievable, seriously.
Well, good luck anyways. Okay?
MYUNGSHIN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TROUBLES
Yes?
- Dr. Kong, you have a patient. - Yes.
Right, have a seat.
What can I help you with?
I think I have OCD.
I tend to get hooked on things easily.
I'm glad you came.
People still tend to stigmatize folks that frequent psychiatric units.
The way I see it, you're better the moment you decide to set foot into my office.
The most important thing now is your will to get better
and my will to do everything in my power to heal your mind.
I'm all set to do so.
Now then, could you show me your symptoms?
Who would have known you could also pop these?
I do this all the time.
I feel anxious if I don't.
And I get this discomfort as if I have indigestion.
This is OCD, right?
OCD involves compulsions that stem from obsessive thoughts.
For example, you might repeat certain actions
to reduce anxiety or distress.
Has anything made you feel anxious or worried lately?
Not really.
Then does anyone in your family have or have a history of OCD?
Nope, none.
Does your compulsion get so bad
that it negatively impacts your social life?
No, it doesn't.
But people do hate me because of it.
And why might you think that?
We both know doing this makes your fingers thicker.
Just look at them.
People avoid me and bad-mouth me.
Because you have thick fingers?
I even get hate on social media. It's driving me crazy.
Hate comments because of thick fingers?
DELUSION…?
So, how do you like it? Do you think you'll adjust soon?
I'm used to the treatments,
but dealing with patients feels very alien.
Right.
Just a sec.
Do you want a mandatory onboarding quiz?
Well, if it's mandatory.
A patient is complaining of severe stomach pains,
and another patient is acting out at the same time.
Which patient should we prioritize?
I feel like the answer would be the acting-out patient,
but my heart would be drawn to the patient claiming severe pain.
It's always the patient who is acting out.
Patients who are acting out could pose a threat to others
as well as themselves.
That makes sense.
What else?
Ask patients how they feel,
and address the emotions hidden behind their words.
That sounds difficult.
And the most important thing is
to avoid Ms. Park Soo-yeon at all costs.
What?
Ms. Hong, you seem excited.
You must have been gossiping about people.
No, I wasn't.
See?
She's scary.
Tell me about it.
Myungshin University Medical Center conducts daily checks
to ensure patient safety and a pleasant inpatient experience.
Ms. Oh Ri-na's guardian is here and speaking to the doctor.
The patient who was admitted in a manic state last night?
Right. Ms. Jung.
- Yes. - Ms. Oh is in a single room.
Why don't you take care of her as an orientation to the unit?
Yes, Ms. Park.
My daughter won't even sleep.
She keeps saying things that don't make sense.
Then suddenly, she gets undressed and starts dancing.
INTEREST IN SHOPPING, SPENT LOTS
My daughter,
she used to do ballet when she was younger.
Ms. Oh Ri-na?
And she…
It's so embarrassing that I can't even say it.
From her symptoms, it sounds like bipolar disorder.
Excuse me?
You've heard of manic-depressive disorder, right?
I'm not sick.
Do you also see a sick person when you look at me?
The thing is…
I came along because my mom made such a fuss,
but I am leaving, so please process my discharge.
AGREED ADMISSION
- There was an agreed admission... - I came in voluntarily.
I believe I'm allowed to leave whenever I want, no?
Your case was an agreed admission.
That doesn't mean you can be discharged right away.
If the doctor decides that you need treatment and protection,
and if your guardian gives consent,
you will be listed as a patient in protective admission,
which would make it hard for you to leave.
What do you mean?
APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ADMISSION
- It's a protective admission consent form. - But I already signed a form.
Ms. Oh Ri-na asked to be discharged,
so we're switching to protective admission.
Legally, protective admissions require the signatures of two guardians.
Since she's married, her husband's signature would do.
The thing is, my son-in-law is a judge.
He's so busy.
I'm not sure he has the time.
I'm afraid we'll need his signature within 72 hours.
We'll have to discharge Ms. Oh if we don't get the signature.
Here's the consent form for protective admission.
- Ms. Song. - Yes?
Could you take a look at this?
Ma'am, you have to be honest with us.
Did your son-in-law really sign this?
Why won't you believe me?
He just came and signed it.
It's an important matter involving your daughter's rights.
He really signed it.
Then you'll have no issues with us calling your son-in-law?
This stupid form would take mere seconds to complete.
He has a government job. I can't just call him over.
I'm sorry,
but your son-in-law still has to come and sign it in person.
- Ms. Jung. - Yes?
Show me the consent form when she brings it back.
Yes, Ms. Song. Goodbye, ma'am.
This is infuriating.
Well,
please give this to my Ri-na.
Oh, I'm sorry, but I'll have to check it first.
Some foods are not allowed, you see.
They're grapes.
My daughter likes them.
I see.
My daughter is a judge's wife.
She was always class president in school, and she went to a prestigious college.
When I talk about my daughter, everyone gets jealous of me.
She doesn't belong in a place like this.
When will the consent form be ready?
She's affectionate and smart.
She's such a perfect child.
So, why did she have to end up with such a terrible illness?
Ma'am, you met my mom, didn't you?
I did. These grapes are from your mother.
Did you tell her? That I said I wanted to leave?
I'm afraid that doesn't look like an option.
Your mother seems very worried about you.
As if.
It's all for show, you know.
Do you know the real reason my mom brought me here?
"The real reason"?
To tell you the truth,
I have a sweetheart.
It's not my husband…
but someone else.
Excuse me?
Hey, let go! God.
Hey, why the heck did you come here?
Was it because of me?
I'm not here because of you.
You really didn't switch units because of me?
I really didn't.
If not because of me, then why here, of all places?
I don't think I owe you an explanation as to why.
Right, as long as it's not about me.
- I'm off. - Hey, wait.
Ms. Oh Ri-na is your patient, right? What do you think?
Ms. Oh said herself
that she wasn't ill, and that her mother forcefully admitted her here.
Ms. Oh said that
she's in love with another man besides her husband.
She's having an affair.
It wasn't mentioned when taking her history.
Can't you check again?
Did I have Ri-na admitted against her will?
What's this nonsense?
We heard Ms. Oh has another lover besides her husband.
Ri-na told you about that guy?
Ms. Oh is saying you had her admitted against her will
to keep her away from her lover.
I swear it's not like that.
Is your son-in-law aware of Ms. Oh's hospitalization?
Did you perhaps keep everything a secret from him?
If that's why you can't get the form signed…
Take a look at this.
It's a restraining order against her.
Ri-na was stalking that guy.
What?
Do you mean Ms. Oh's feelings were not mutual?
Judge Jung doesn't know anything about this.
How could I tell him that my daughter's lost her mind,
and she's been obsessively stalking some loser?
So, I can leave now, right?
Let me take your blood pressure first.
Look, ma'am, you have to believe me.
I'm telling you. I'm totally fine.
I have to go meet my darling.
He must be worried sick, with me disappearing into thin air and all.
The thing is,
according to your mother…
What on earth did my mom tell you?
Ma'am.
She said that you were mistaken.
- That you simply had a one-sided crush... - What?
One-sided?
What do you mean, one-sided?
Did my mom brainwash you too?
- So you could keep me locked up in here? - Ms. Oh.
You! Go and bring my darling here, right now.
Right now!
Ri-na, tell me.
Mommy will do anything for you.
What more could you want? A top education and a great husband.
You married a great guy.
- You have it all. - Your mom does everything for you.
I'd love nothing more than to live like you, Ri-na.
Your husband's a judge, and your housekeeper does all your work.
- New car? - Is it from your mom again?
Ask your mom if she can help you.
- Ri-na's so lucky. - Like you'd have anything to worry about.
You have everything.
Ri-na, you're always alone nowadays. Is something wrong?
Are you crazy?
Feel free to tell me anything. Whatever it is, I'll lend you an ear.
Are you just going to throw away your husband and kids?
Ri-na, my good girl, why are you acting like this?
Don't worry. Everything will be fine.
It was just a brief dream.
Out of the way!
Mr. Yoon!
- Are you okay, Ms. Jung? - You okay?
Mr. Yoon!
Hey, Ms. Oh, you're okay. It's fine.
Please calm down.
Bring me my darling! Get him here now!
- There, there. - You're okay.
- Inject 2 mg of Ativan via IV drip. - Yes, sir.
Ms. Oh, this must be so hard for you. We'll help you relax.
Let's get you back to your room, Jae-hwan. Yeong-mi, back to your room.
Let's go, everyone. Back to your rooms.
- What are you doing, Ms. Jung? - Oh, coming.
Manic patients do have a tendency to expose themselves.
But to get slapped and covered in urine on your first day…
I told you to look out for their emotions, not their words.
Are you okay?
- Oh, Ms. Park. - Stay seated.
I'm sorry, this is all my fault.
Patients with delusions can turn violent on a dime
if you deny their claims.
- You should wear my scrubs for now. - Right, thank you.
- Have an extra pair ready next time. - Yes, ma'am.
Everyone makes mistakes on their first day.
Deul-re, let's clean up the urine and sanitize the area.
- Okay. - Get some rest.
Yeah.
MR. HWANG YEO-HWAN
Come to our usual café.
Da-eun, you're still as nosy as ever.
You just know everything, don't you?
Hey, how have you not changed a bit?
Just stop paying me so much attention, okay?
Problem solved.
How could I do that? It's not like we're strangers.
Then,
can I ask you something?
- Notes. - What?
Open your notebook and take notes, or you'll forget things again.
Open that notebook and take notes.
Da-eun, from now on, have your notebook open whenever you ask a question.
No matter how many times I tell you, you'll forget.
Why do you look down on me so much?
And why do you insist on bringing out the stickler in me?
At this rate, I'd feel bad asking your mom for your tuition.
Come on, I'm busy. What's your question?
What exactly is bipolar disorder?
You didn't even study that before switching to the psychiatry unit?
I did, okay?
But reading about it is nothing like dealing with it firsthand.
I could be an inconvenience to others if I make another mistake like today.
Bipolar disorder is a condition
where a patient has both manic and depressive states.
- You know about Winston Churchill? - I do. The British prime minister.
He had bipolar disorder.
Britain was really struggling due to war at the time,
but the head of state was in a manic state.
He had an overabundance of energy.
Some say that it gave Britain an edge in overcoming its national crisis.
However, every manic state was followed by severe bouts of depression.
That's why he referred to his depression
as a "black dog."
Write that down.
I'll record it.
Then Ms. Oh Ri-na's currently…
She's in a typical manic state right now.
Ms. Oh never disobeyed her mom, and grew up like an elegant swan.
And when Ms. Oh started showing symptoms of bipolar disorder,
her personality did a one-eighty.
It's been forever, guys!
How are you so pretty?
Manic patients have an overabundance of energy, so they never stop talking.
They're also quick to switch topics and are easily distracted.
They can become very outgoing
or become prone to impulse buying and lose their sense of judgment.
They could also get drawn to unusual sexual behavior.
I'm outside your place now.
Where are you?
You're not seeing another girl, are you?
I miss you.
Are you asleep? I miss you. Why won't you answer?
Don't you miss me? When will you call me?
Why can't I reach you? I want to hear your voice.
Babe.
"Babe," my ass, damn it.
What's wrong, babe?
You psycho!
In severe cases, they may experience hallucinations or delusions.
We'll have to prescribe meds and keep an eye out for Ms. Oh.
But according to Ms. Oh's file,
she has a wealthy background and a great upbringing.
What could've possibly caused her illness?
Does abundance prevent one from developing a mental disorder?
Or is it a result of a lack of abundance?
Well, no, not necessarily, but...
That's probably what people told Ms. Oh whenever she said she was sick.
"How could you be sick when you have everything?"
Psychiatry is for those whose mental immunity has been weakened.
Like going to orthopedics for a broken bone,
or internal medicine for a cold.
Any one of us can find ourselves in a weakened mental state.
Hey, now that that's out of the way, let me ask you something.
Why did you really come to the psych unit?
- Were you hoping I'd make it easy for you? - No.
Right, you're not like that.
Then do you like me or something?
Jesus, are you insane?
Then why did you come?
The head nurse at internal medicine said I'd be a better fit in psychiatry.
That's it? So, what, you just took someone's advice?
What's wrong with that?
It was meant for my own good, so I took the advice.
Then why won't you listen to me, huh?
Because you always look down on me.
You're spineless, but you sure can read people.
Anyway, don't tell anyone at work about our past.
Imagine word getting out that I was your tutor.
One mistake and everyone would blame me for being a bad teacher.
Just the thought of it ails me.
The heck's up with that guy?
- Mom, what's that man doing? - Oh my gosh.
- What's he doing? - He must have bipolar disorder too.
He seems manic. I wonder if he's seeing a doctor.
"Uncontrolled Caller," not "Unknown Caller"? Who's that?
Him.
Holy cow.
Goodness, I wonder if he's okay.
Unbelievable.
Song Yu-chan.
Sleeping like a champ.
I'll start studying now.
- Where are we? - I don't know.
You don't know?
Hey, I have to go.
What the… Hey, where did he go?
- Where did Mr. Hwang go? - He ran for the hills when he saw you.
Damn it!
I'm sorry, everyone.
I need to sue him for not getting me into med school.
You said you chased him around all through college.
Shouldn't you let it go now?
Mr. Hwang was the one who got me hyped up about med school.
He called you bipolar.
What? Bi… what now?
Bipolar disorder. No, forget it. It's a medical term.
Weren't you on a delivery?
Oh, that's right. I got to run.
- Hey, Songyu. - Yeah?
Do you have a ping-pong table at your place?
- Yup. - What? Why?
- Are you really pushing? - I'm pushing with my shoulder right now.
But seriously, why do you have a ping-pong table at home?
Don't you remember?
My dad ran a table tennis club until it flopped.
That's why our tables at home
and the restaurant were all ping-pong tables.
Was that why? I put it all down to quirky interior design.
Are you for real?
- Anyway, how was your first day of work? - Well…
I got hit by a patient.
What? You got hit?
Why are you getting bullied, stupid?
Was switching to the psychiatry unit a good idea?
I'm sure the head nurse had my best interests at heart.
- That's why I took the advice… - But?
Was it right to make the switch on a whim,
based solely on someone's advice, without any sense of duty?
You should've thought of that before you transferred.
Develop a sense of duty, starting now. Problem solved.
- You think so? - That's enough talk.
- Hey, Jungda. - Yeah.
Want to know the secret to taking a beating minus the pain?
- What? No way that's possible. - It is.
I used to box, you know.
Knowing how to throw a decent punch matters in boxing,
but knowing how to take punches is more important.
- Okay. - Just watch.
As you're getting slapped, turn your head towards the trajectory of the slap.
That helps cushion the blow so it hurts less.
- Turn my head? - That's right. Turn that head.
All right, turn it when I try to hit you.
- In sync? - Yeah, now focus.
- Here it comes. - Okay.
Three, two, one.
How's that? Didn't hurt, right?
It so did.
It did?
Yeah.
- It hurt? - That's right.
Maybe you didn't turn your head properly?
Hey, let's give it another go.
Again, three, focus!
Two, one!
Totally nailed it. Doesn't hurt at all, does it?
It hurts, and not just a little.
But that's impossible.
You do it.
- I'm doing the hitting this time. Ready? - Okay.
Three, two, one.
Was that painless?
Nope, hurts like a mother.
Damn it, boxing, my foot. I ought to box your ears out.
It hurts so much.
This won't do. If someone tries to hit you, run.
Why, you little…
Mom, I'm home.
You're late.
I thought I heard Yu-chan out there.
Da-eun.
Oh my gosh.
Da-eun.
Mom, I can't even lift a finger.
Can you drag me in?
You have no energy because you didn't eat properly.
Get up for dinner.
What's that smell?
Mugwort.
You switched units, so I wanted to make mugwort rice cakes...
No, don't. I don't like those!
This year's mugwort came out great.
I don't want it.
- I'm thinking mugwort soup for breakfast. - I hate it so much.
Come on, just hurry up and get up.
- I'm burnt out. - Go and wash up.
MYUNGSHIN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Ms. Oh, it's time for your medication.
By any chance…
did I ever slap you?
You did.
So it wasn't a dream.
I'm sorry.
I guess I really am losing it.
It's fine. You should take your medication.
Here's some water.
Ms. Oh Ri-na, age 43,
was admitted for bipolar and manic episodes.
We've also observed symptoms of delusion while monitoring her.
How's she doing now?
We've prescribed 600 mg of lithium and 2 mg of risperidone.
Ms. Oh seems like a totally different person now.
She must be going from mania to depression now.
Thankfully, the drugs seem to be working.
But given her history of depressive episodes
and a strained relationship with her family,
we believe she has insufficient social support.
There is a high chance she will have another depressive episode.
Judge Jung.
Why did my wife
end up like this?
It's hard to say conclusively at this point,
but we believe environmental factors played a large part in Ms. Oh's case.
"Environmental factors"? Like what?
We run many tests when a patient visits the psychiatry unit.
Our tests revealed that Ms. Oh has very low self-esteem.
It's a defense mechanism.
People can start adopting personas to mask their low self-esteem.
Our goal is to treat the Ms. Oh Ri-na
who is hiding behind that mask.
APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ADMISSION
Jin-seop.
Jin-seop, no, I mean, Judge Jung.
Please don't hate my Ri-na.
It's all because I raised her the wrong way.
Couldn't you forgive her just this once?
Ms. Oh's mother is here again.
They're organic grapes that my Ri-na likes.
The farmers put meticulous care into looking after
every single grape on the farm.
Ms. Oh.
Your mother brought you some grapes again.
Okay.
I'm sorry,
but could you put them in the fridge for me?
Sure.
You haven't even touched these.
Truth be told,
I don't even like grapes.
She's loved grapes ever since she was little.
So much so that the first word she said after "Mom" was "grapes."
I've hated grapes
ever since I choked on them when I was little.
But I was told that I had to like them because they're good for me.
Same went for everything else.
Clothes,
bags,
and even my husband.
My mom said I'd like all of them.
I wanted to make Ri-na the happiest girl alive
and give her the best of everything.
So, what could possibly have caused her illness?
All I had to do was listen to my mom,
so I tried to like it all…
but it didn't work.
Dr. Kong,
in that short moment, I was dying to crack my knuckles.
Perhaps you're associating the cracking sound
with stress relief in your head?
Now you mention it, that does sound likely.
That sound comes from air bubbles popping near your joints.
Next time you want to do it, try pulling your finger instead.
That should get rid of the sound.
That's a great idea. Thank you, Doctor.
Dr. Kong.
I tried pulling my finger, but it didn't work.
I don't think that's it.
What if you put your hands in your pockets when you feel an urge?
Put my hands in my pockets?
That should do. Thank you.
Won't I look too cocky with my hands in my pockets?
Do you have any hobbies?
Getting invested in something else might help you stop doing that.
Not particularly. No, not really.
How about playing video games?
I end up playing all night.
Try keeping a cat.
I'm allergic to cats.
Liking something isn't complicated.
Whatever gets you to stop cracking is what you like.
You think so?
I do.
- Hey, Jungda! - Oh God!
Seriously?
Hey, what's up?
Why's your face all scrunched up again?
It is?
Your face scrunches up when you're worried about something.
No way. Did someone hit you again?
It's not like that.
It totally is.
This degree of scrunch-uppedness is worrisome. It really is.
You're wrong.
- Come on, tell me. - It's nothing.
- Come on, now. - I can't, okay?
Just tell me.
Stop prying, okay?
I can't talk about my patients.
You remember that time in elementary school?
You were too embarrassed to tell me why you were crying,
so you made up a story like in Aesop's Fables.
And yet despite my efforts, you still beat Yeong-cheol up.
Then just tell me in a way that I'd never be able to figure anything out.
I won't tell anyone.
There's this duck, okay?
Okay, a duck. And?
She was originally a duck,
but her mother dolled her up and made her out to be an elegant swan,
all so she could become happy like one.
Her mom made her marry a wonderful swan husband too.
So all the other ducks envy her.
But this duck, she keeps getting sick.
She just doesn't seem happy.
Why is that?
Did she ask to become a swan?
What?
Others' praise for her swan-like beauty means jack if she doesn't want to be one.
That duck life might just be more up her alley.
Happiness isn't complicated.
Being free to do what you like, that's happiness.
Well, look at you, Song Yu-chan.
No need for praise. It's just my daily dose of wisdom.
Quite the contrary, good sir.
Your words of wisdom deserve nothing but the highest of praise.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Drink up.
Dr. Kong.
Wow, fancy seeing you here.
I was going to come see you again.
Hello.
Oh, I just can't seem to find something I like.
- I keep cracking my knuckles. - Crack away.
What, now?
Having thick fingers doesn't have a detrimental effect on your life, right?
But my big knuckles cause harm to others.
How on earth would your thick fingers cause harm to others?
Thick fingers mean they're strong and healthy, no?
Then I'll keep popping them for now. If it keeps bothering me, I'll come...
Oh no!
I'm sorry, but I signed up for Doctors Without Borders.
So suddenly? Are you going abroad?
Tomorrow, early in the morning, at seven. I leave for Africa.
You can't. Wait.
- Then can I... - The elevator is full.
- Good morning, Dr. Kong. - Are you seriously falling asleep?
Back in my day, we worked 24-hour shifts every...
Stop putting it off and get that treated!
I'd love to, but it's hard to get an appointment.
I have a friend in colorectal surgery. I'll ask for a priority appointment.
- Thank you, sir. - Goodbye, sir.
COLORECTAL CENTER
REMOVE SHOES AND LIE IN THIS POSITION
Pull your knees up to your chest like in the picture.
- Like this? - Yes, that's good.
Dr. Kong.
Mr. Dong Go-yun?
It is you. I thought it might be someone with the same name as you.
But my big knuckles cause harm to others.
Cause harm to others…
But goodness, what to do?
Your hemorrhoid was pretty deep in the image.
I'll take a look.
I'll be putting my hand on your buttocks now.
- Okay. - Right.
Oh my.
Can you try to bear down for me?
All right, that's great. Nothing seems out of order.
I'll be inserting my finger into your rectum.
It could feel cold or like your bowels are moving.
Breathe in deeply, then breathe out as you say, "Ha."
Now, take a deep breath in.
Breathe out and say, "Ha."
"Ha."
- "Ha"! - "Ha"!
- That's great, going in. - "Ha."
"Ha"!
Going to swivel that finger a little now. Give me a "Ha"!
- Oh, Ms. Jung. - Yes?
Dr. Hwang allowed Ms. Oh to have visitors.
You can let her know later.
It seemed as though she had a hard time saying no to her mom.
Ms. Song.
Is there anything I can do to help Ms. Oh?
In internal medicine, all we had to do to help our patients feel better
was prescribe medicine to those in pain.
But I'm not sure what I should be doing here to help them get better.
Right, it can be tricky.
Figuring out what's right or good for the patients.
Then why don't we ask Ms. Oh?
About what's bothering her the most.
Let's start from there.
Why do I need to get better?
At the end of the day, it won't change my situation.
Nothing will change,
and I'll just get sick again.
Anyone can get sick,
and treatment can take a while.
But as they say, the darkest hour is just before the dawn.
And this much is certain.
No one is born a patient,
and no one stays a patient until the end.
The darkest of nights cannot go on forever.
Soon enough, morning light will shine.
Do you think…
morning will come for me too?
If you're ready to face the morning, then yes.
All we do is send some positive influence
rippling into our patients' hearts.
As to where those ripples go and what changes they bring,
that's up to our patients.
Ms. Oh.
Your mother is here to visit you.
She seems to have brought grapes again.
Ri-na, you're feeling better now, right?
Yes.
What a relief.
You have no idea how hard I prayed for you.
Have some of this.
I went all the way to the farm to buy these, okay?
All we do is send some positive influence
rippling into our patients' hearts.
Do you think morning will come for me too?
If you're ready to face the morning, then yes.
Try them while they're still fresh.
Ri-na.
I won't eat them.
But you like grapes.
No.
Of course you do.
You've always loved grapes.
That's not true.
Ri-na.
No. I don't.
I don't like them!
Ms. Oh.
I've told you so many times I don't like grapes.
Why do you keep doing this, Mom?
Why do you keep suffocating me?
I've lost myself.
No.
I've never once had a chance to be myself.
Just who am I?
I did everything you told me to my whole life.
I went along with the clothes, the friends you picked out for me.
I even married the man you told me to marry.
I held it in, telling myself that I owed this privileged life to you.
That if I did as you said…
I'd be the envy of all,
that I'd be happy.
So tell me, Mom.
Why do I keep hurting?
Why am I so unhappy?
I just did what I thought was best for you.
You know what you mean to me.
I'm 43 years old.
But I can't even order a coffee for myself…
because I don't even know what it is I want to drink!
You've turned me into an idiot
that's baffled by the simplest things at this age!
But do you know what's really funny?
For me,
the happiest moment in my life…
was when I took everything off and danced.
The moment
when people were judging me, calling me a lunatic, was…
the first time I felt like I could breathe properly.
I'm not happy when I'm with you.
Ms. Oh, you should get some rest.
Sweetie.
I'd do anything in my power to help you stop hurting…
Others' praise for her swan-like beauty means jack if she doesn't want to be one.
Happiness isn't complicated.
Being free to do what you like, that's happiness.
I won't meet with my mom.
You're refusing visits from your mother?
Please tell her that.
I'm sorry to tell you this.
Why won't my daughter see me?
What kind of treatment have you been giving her?
This won't do.
I'm taking her home, so call her doctor.
Ma'am.
I may be overstepping in telling you this.
What is it?
You're just like my mom.
My mom's like you, telling me to give out rice cakes at work.
I know she tells me to do those things for my sake,
but truth be told, I never really liked it.
Jesus.
See? This is what daughters are like.
They just don't understand that we're doing it for their own good.
We daughters get it too.
We know our moms love us more than anyone.
Do you really?
Of course we do.
I'm sure Ms. Oh knows as well.
I'm sure she gets you did what you did out of love and care for her.
I also used to think it was easier to do whatever my mom told me.
But do you know when I like my mom the most?
When would that be?
It's when she believes in me and supports me, no matter what I do.
Could you find it in yourself to believe in Ms. Oh too?
Oh, ma'am, you're here.
These just came in. They're very fresh.
Your daughter likes grapes, right?
I'd actually like something else today.
Oh, yes, of course.
Your daughter is here.
Ri-na.
Try it.
Go ahead.
The grapes are there just to add color.
No need to eat any if you don't want to.
Try it.
People affect each other in various ways.
At times in sad ways, at times in painful ways,
and in ways that ail those around them.
However,
at times, the stone we cast to change ourselves can start a ripple
that doesn't stop at us, but goes on to reach those on the other side as well.
Hello.
Why are you so excited?
I gave it some thought, and I think coming to psychiatry was a good idea.
Why the sudden change of heart?
Because I've decided to become a stone from now on.
A stone?
- Stop cracking your knuckles. - Who was that person just now?
A nurse in my unit.
She says she'll become a stone going forward.
A stone? That's her dream?
- Yup. Ridiculous, I know. - It is.
Why did you eat so little? Try to go easy on the snacks, okay?
By the way, I asked someone in internal medicine,
and Ms. Jung didn't have any issues there.
Really?
Then why is she here?
That's enough. Maybe she just really wanted to come here.
Ms. Park, Ji Min-jeong in the closed ward is choking.
Mr. Yoon!
I'm on it.
Take Mr. Kim Seo-wan for joint treatment.
To colorectal, right?
He will talk nonsense. No need to respond.
Okay.
I think the results for Mr. Lee got mixed up. Can you check with pathology?
Yes, Dr. Dong.
- The stone. - Pardon?
Are you here for joint treatment?
- Just one moment. - Okay.
Hello.
He looks familiar.
By any chance…
have you seen the dragon on the rooftop?
He will talk nonsense. No need to respond.
It'd be nice if someone joins my party, but I don't see anyone today.
Is that so?
- You can hear me? - Of course I can.
It's just been so long since someone's responded to me.
Where was I?
You didn't see anyone who could join your party.
Right, I don't see any party candidates.
Normally, we're supposed to wait until a healer arrives.
I used the fire blade skill on it, but it wasn't enough.
Oh no.
Due to its fire resistance, I should've used ice damage…
Have some water.
Drink some water.
That water's not enough to cleanse me.
Ambrosia.
What's ambrosia?
Green water.
"Green water"?
Oh, green water.
- Breathe in deeply, then breathe out. - Mr. Kim, here.
Oh my, to give out precious ambrosia like this…
thank you.
O Great Mediator.
What a relief.
- Are you okay? - I am.
My HP's at rock bottom.
I can feel my mana surging.
But Dr. Park told him off, so he turned tail and came over
to take it out on us out of the blue.
Gosh.
The heck were we supposed to do? The station was in an uproar.
But that doesn't happen a lot in the psychiatry unit, does it?
Well, to make up for that, we get a lot of requests from legal guardians.
How is Jung Da-eun doing?
Is she settling in okay?
Yes. Well, so far.
That's good to hear.
Honestly, I felt kind of bad about it.
It felt as though I was passing my burden onto you.
I mean, being a good nurse takes more than just being nice,
but that girl, she's just way too nice.
The patients seem to have taken a liking to her.
What use is being nice to the patients
when she's a nuisance to all the other nurses?
We were already neck-deep in work.
She would be falling behind.
It meant that other nurses had to cover for her.
Anyways, Jung Da-eun…
The smallest of ripples is enough to cover us in cuts and bruises.
That's how weak we are.
ALL PEOPLE, GROUPS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND EVENTS IN THE SHOW HAVE NO RELATION TO REAL LIFE