hotmtlnovel Chapter 135 Gentle Words Heal Depression and Calm the Mind
Chapter 135 Gentle Words Heal Depression and Calm the Mind
Chapter 135 Gentle Words Heal Depression and Calm the Mind
I. Emotional distress and melancholy lock the body and mind
The warm sunlight streamed into the clinic, and the branches and leaves in the courtyard swayed gently in the breeze.
A middle-aged woman walked slowly into the consultation room.
"Dr. Chen, I have been feeling depressed and troubled for a long time, and my mind is not at peace every day."
Chen Shanhe sat upright at the desk, his gaze gently surveying the face of the visitor.
"Your thoughts are constantly in turmoil, you're often filled with worry and anxiety, and you frequently feel secretly melancholic and lonely. Is this it?"
The woman lowered her eyes slightly, a faint bitterness spreading across them.
"There is no serious physical ailment, but the sorrow in my heart is a constant and persistent torment."
Zhou Deshan stood quietly to the side, observing and consulting with a gentle expression.
"Many people in the world today are like this: their bodies are fine, but their emotions are deeply entrenched."
Xu Jingming frowned slightly, a hint of emotion on his face.
"The unseen and intangible sorrows in one's heart are often more unbearable than physical pain."
The entire town is crisscrossed with houses and paths, and the aerial view slowly unfolds.
The various diseases that arise in the world are never solely caused by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness into the body.
Most ordinary people suffer from the entanglements of worldly affairs for a long time.
Sorrow, worry, grief, regret—all sorts of emotions accumulated in my heart day by day.
Over time, stagnant qi accumulates and stagnates in the internal organs and meridians.
Gradually, this leads to insomnia, palpitations, weakness, and unexplained soreness throughout the body.
Ordinary doctors only examine the skin and flesh for pain when diagnosing illnesses.
They only prescribe calming and nourishing herbs, never showing any understanding of human suffering.
If you don't know how to help resolve your inner turmoil, treating the symptoms will ultimately not solve the root cause.
If emotional and mental illnesses are allowed to fester and remain dormant for a long time, minor ailments can gradually develop into serious illnesses.
Poems as proof:
A myriad of sorrows locked within my soul.
When deep-seated resentment is present, illness will naturally follow.
Common doctors only know about bodily pain.
The most heartbreaking thing is that it's hard to know what's on one's mind.
II. Understanding the Root Cause of Illness Through Pulse Diagnosis
Chen Shanhe gently placed his fingertips on the pulse pillow and calmly raised his hand to examine the woman's pulse.
"Your pulse is weak and flat, and there are no obvious signs of cold and dampness obstructing your Qi and blood."
The woman slightly raised her eyes, her brows furrowed with a hint of confusion and helplessness.
"Since there are no signs of cold-related illness in the body, why do you feel lethargic and listless all day long?"
"Two-tenths of all diseases are caused by damage to the muscles and skin, while seven-tenths are caused by the mind, spirit, and emotions," Chen Shanhe said slowly and softly.
"You spend years alone, secretly grieving, burying all your grievances deep in your heart."
Xu Jingming leaned forward slightly, listening intently to what was being said.
"Can mere emotional distress really deplete one's vital energy?"
Zhou Deshan nodded slowly, gradually understanding the underlying principles.
"Excessive thinking will damage the spleen, and excessive depression will secretly deplete the heart's blood."
Chen Shanhe's gaze remained calm as he slowly withdrew his hand from taking the pulse.
"Herbal decoctions can clear the meridians and nourish the five internal organs and flesh, but they cannot relieve the myriad sorrows in one's heart."
Physical injuries can be slowly repaired by the power of herbs.
However, the coldness and desolation accumulated in people's hearts cannot be dispelled by medicinal herbs.
Many patients who come for treatment appear to be perfectly healthy.
In reality, he was burdened by layers of inner shackles and repression, which eroded his mental strength day and night.
Traditionally, old-fashioned doctors have had a narrow and shallow perspective.
He only studied herbal medicine and acupuncture, neglecting the great path of healing the mind and spirit throughout his life.
When conducting a medical consultation, one only looks at the surface symptoms and never inquires about the joys and sorrows of the heart.
Naturally, many emotional and mental illnesses can never be completely cured.
Poems as proof:
The pulse clearly reveals melancholy.
Sorrow silently consumes one's fleeting life.
All five internal organs move in accordance with the mind's emotions.
When the mind and soul are restless, a hundred illnesses arise.
Third, kind words of comfort are better than a thousand medicines.
Chen Shanhe had a gentle and peaceful expression, and spoke in a soft and soothing tone, patiently guiding the patient.
"In this life, the ups and downs, gains and losses are all normal; there's no need to be so attached to them."
The woman's lips trembled slightly, and a hint of bitterness welled up in her eyes.
"Many things on my mind I can't tell anyone, and I can only endure them alone day after day."
"No matter how much advice friends and family in the world may offer, their words are too simple to touch one's heart," Chen Shanhe said softly.
"No matter how much comfort others offer, it is ultimately impossible to heal the wounds in one's heart."
Xu Jingming listened attentively, his mind gradually gaining profound insights.
"The same words of advice carry completely different weight when spoken by a doctor."
Zhou Deshan looked solemn and silently kept this essential principle of medical practice in mind.
"A doctor with a compassionate heart speaks words that carry a calm and reassuring power."
With clear eyes, Chen Shanhe slowly revealed the hidden truths of medicine that have been practiced for thousands of years.
"A good doctor's words of comfort and soothing are better than a hundred pieces of trivial advice from an ordinary person."
Practicing medicine is not just about decocting soup and using medicine to treat physical ailments.
It is one's duty to understand and empathize with the joys and sorrows of all beings, and to gently soothe the anxieties in people's hearts.
Even if the patient is old and their internal organs are gradually declining in vitality.
Even if one's fate has reached its end, one should not coldly and bluntly pronounce life and death.
Cold words can shatter people's will to live.
As healers, we must always leave every patient with a glimmer of hope.
Gently soothe all fear and pessimism, and solidify one's righteousness.
Only when the mind is calm and clear can the medicinal effects flow smoothly throughout the body.
Poems as proof:
A few kind words can soothe all beings.
Clear your mind, dispel your melancholy, and break free from sorrow.
Although many herbs are good medicines,
A good doctor's kindness is worth more than half a word of compassion.
IV. Establishing Introductory Rules for Psychotherapy
A gentle breeze drifted through the courtyard corridors, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
With nothing to do, Murong Fangxiang strolled slowly into the clinic courtyard.
She stood quietly by the wooden pillar of the corridor, her figure graceful and elegant.
A faint, serene smile played between his brows as he listened quietly to a patient sharing his unique insights into practicing medicine.
Along the way, I have witnessed the conduct and style of countless doctors in the city.
No one has ever been able to include the suffering of the human heart within the scope of healing.
Chen Shanhe slowly turned around, his gaze solemn and calm, and looked at the two disciples beside him.
"From now on, I will formally summarize the method of mental and emotional healing into the ironclad rules of my school's medical practice."
Xu Jingming immediately straightened his body, clasped his hands together, and bowed, his expression solemn.
"I will forever remember this teaching, and in the future, every time I hold a consultation, I will first try to understand the patient's inner sorrow."
Zhou Deshan bowed his head slightly, displaying a calm and reserved demeanor, and a meticulous and insightful mind.
"The body is used to treat physical injuries with medicinal soup, and comforting words are used to calm the mind and spirit. Treating both the internal and external aspects is the complete and orthodox way of medicine."
This prescription, specifically designed to treat chronic depression and pent-up emotions, is clearly formulated.
The formula consists of several herbal ingredients, including Albizia bark, Ziziphus jujuba seed, Curcuma longa, Citrus medica, Poria cocos, and Polygala tenuifolia, which are decocted together.
The entire medicine is mild and gentle, and can smoothly relieve chest tightness and stagnation.
It calms the restless and anxious mind that is constantly agitated, and slowly nourishes the depleted blood and energy.
In addition to routine diagnosis and treatment, gentle kneading and massage of multiple meridians between the eyebrows and on the top of the head are also necessary.
Slowly release the pent-up emotions that have accumulated deep in the chest cavity over the years.
When practicing medicine, one must remember not to use bitter, cold, or strong medicines to forcibly suppress emotional symptoms.
It uses only gentle herbs to gradually regulate the body, dissolving the deep-seated lesions throughout the body.
Only by simultaneously nourishing both the physical body and the mind can we prevent the recurrence of old illnesses.
A panoramic aerial view slowly enveloped the entire elegant and rustic clinic courtyard.
Chen Shanhe meticulously refined and perfected his unique and pioneering medical practice system step by step.
The waxing and waning of Yin and Yang in the Book of Changes are taken as the fundamental basis of medical theory.
We should use the strategic thinking of military strategists—advancing, retreating, attacking, and defending—as the main approach to dialectically breaking the deadlock.
This is further complemented by psychological therapy that uses comforting words to soothe the soul.
Having mastered these three principles, his medical skills far surpassed those of the old-fashioned doctors in the provincial capital.
Murong Fangxiang's eyes were gentle and tender, and she felt an increasing sense of admiration for her.
This person, though young, harbors compassion for all living beings and is indifferent to worldly wealth and extravagance.
Always cherish a kind and benevolent heart, practice medicine diligently, and have a broad and profound vision.
In the future, I will surely be able to establish a firm foothold and become famous throughout the entire provincial capital's medical community.
Poems as proof:
The first principle of practicing medicine is to cultivate kindness and tolerance.
Healing the spirit and stabilizing the root.
Adhering to the timeless precepts of the master's school,
Always cherish compassion as you navigate the mortal world.