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Hello, this is Im Hyeok-soo of Brainflix TV,

here to give your brains a break.

Uh, as I mentioned to you last time, today I'll be talking about insomnia,

the unwelcome nighttime guest that many of us face today.

Insomnia refers to the common condition

in which one cannot get enough quality sleep at night.

If you're having trouble falling asleep,

it's better if you can get out of bed right away.

"The bed is for sleep, and the bed is for sleep only."

That's the kind of message you wanna be sending your brain.

POWDERED GRAINS

Malnutrition is another condition that can be detrimental to one's mental health.

For example, some studies have found a link between

deficiency in certain types of vitamin B and increased risk of depression.

Da-eun!

- Da-eun! - What?

I just brushed, Mom.

Drink it. Come on!

- Okay, I'm off. - Come finish this!

How can you not even finish this?

I'm leaving now, Mom.

She's just skin and bones.

Oh my. I guess I should've added some honey.

You know how we refer to some people as worrywarts?

Well, those worrywarts are the kind of people who stress easily.

When we typically think of mental illnesses,

they're caused by biological, social, and psychological factors.

Stress affects all these areas.

As the saying goes, stress is the root cause of all illness.

Managing your stress levels is key to maintaining good mental health.

If watching Brainflix TV helps you relax, that's a great way to manage.

And please keep tuning in. I really appreciate it.

Uh, recently, when someone was arrested for committing random street assaults,

the news heavily focused on the fact that he had schizophrenia.

It became a hot issue since he was having hallucinations.

Don't do it. No!

Don't!

Seriously? You wanna seem crazy?

Don't do it. Don't do it.

C'mon, no, no, no. Don't do... Don't do it. Why are you doing this?

Excuse me.

What's really sad is the public's perception of these people.

After all, the rate of crime committed by untreated schizophrenics

only accounts for 0.04% of all crimes.

Mental illnesses all come down to management.

Visiting a hospital in the early stages for proper management is key.

Hello! I'm Nurse Jung Da-eun. Nice to meet you.

- Jung Da-eun? - She's transferring to this department.

But she's a third-year. We went to school together.

Isn't it rare for third-years to switch units?

Especially to a unit like ours.

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE JUNG DA-EUN

- All dressed? - Yes, ma'am.

Hmm.

Oh!

This one.

And your badge?

Sure, here you go.

Use a clip like this from now on.

Some patients try to self-harm even if they so much as see a strap.

Oh. Yes.

Your feet.

- Very good on you. No laces. - Yeah.

- Ready? - Okay.

SHOWER

The shower heads are built-in without exposed hoses.

Not to mention the doors.

- No knobs or locks. - Oh!

In this unit, we use piano hinges on all of the doors

so that there's no space in between.

It prevents the patients from hanging things on them.

Ah! Right.

If you need to use a pen, use one made of silicone

or one that has a tip thicker than 0.5 millimeters.

- Yes. - And don't carry around scissors.

Uh, anything they can use to harm themselves or others is off limits.

Oh.

- Rock, paper, scissors. - Oh, shoot!

- I won! - We don't even have curtains.

So our mornings are... earlier than any other unit.

One, two.

One, two, three, four... five, six, seven...

DAILY DOSE OF SUNSHINE

Let me make an introduction. This is third-year nurse Jung Da-eun.

She'll be joining us as of today.

- Nice to meet you all. - Welcome.

You've only been here during your clerkship, is that right?

- Yes. - Ah.

Well, we handle things... differently, so there will be some trial and error.

Try to help her out while she gets acclimated.

- Yes. - Yes.

Uh, you'll be working with Charge Nurse Park Soo-yeon first,

so that's good.

- Take care of her. - Yes.

Follow Min Deul-re here and get the hang of things today. You're her preceptor.

- Show her around and get her started soon. - Yes.

COUNSELING ROOM

This room in the unit is where we talk to all of our patients.

When you do, don't forget to sit with your back to the door.

Oh, I should have my back to the door?

When patients act out, sometimes they try to block the door.

- So it's just in case. - Oh!

It's not that different from other units except for the facilities.

Mm.

This one is the therapy room.

Mm, ping-pong.

LET'S CHEER OURSELVES ON EVERY DAY

The caregiver, Mr. Yoon, is our unit's ace player.

Ah.

- Huh. - Oh, she won.

That was a good shot. Powerful, man.

- Who won? - Su-hyeon did.

- Do you play at all? - I don't.

You should learn.

Mmm...

Ooh, dexterous!

- You're fast from internal medicine! - All those prescriptions.

Right, right. Do you like it here?

Don't know. It's too soon to tell.

- Da-eun? - Mm?

We're all wondering why you switched over to psychiatry.

- Huh? - Everyone's dying to know.

Uh...

I wanna talk about Ms. Jung. I feel like something happened.

But you know her. Did you ask?

Yeah.

Whatever happened, it seemed like she didn't wanna talk about it.

This is Unit 53.

Yes, understood.

The doctors are coming to do rounds.

Su-hyeon. Time to go. Let's get to your room. Time for rounds.

- Great work. - Good morning.

Ah! You're the nurse starting today?

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.

Oh. I'm Jung Da-eun.

- And this is... - Hwang Yeo-hwan.

- Right, Dr. Hwang Yeo-hwan. - Shall we, Dr. Im?

Yes. A proper welcome soon.

- Yes. - Yes.

Why's Cheol-woo smiling so much?

First time in outpatient treatment.

Apparently, he has to have all the patients sent to him.

I love that spirit!

- Aghh! - What the...

What's wrong? What happened?

What's wrong with you?

- Hemorrhoids. - Huh?

I poured my blood, sweat, and tears into this,

so my hemorrhoids came back from stress.

Unbelievable.

Well, good luck anyway. Okay.

MYUNGSHIN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TROUBLES HAPPINESS WILL OVERCOME THEM

Yes?

- Dr. Kong? - Yes.

- There's a patient here for you. - Right. Take a seat.

Okay, what can I help you with?

I think that I have OCD.

- Hmm. - I tend to get hooked on things easily.

I'm glad you came.

There's still some sort of stigma on folks that come here to psychiatry.

How I see it,

you were healed the moment you decided to come here to meet me.

The most important thing is beginning your healing, which you've done today.

I will do everything I can to heal you, with all my power.

I'm here to get you all better.

Now, okay then, could you try to show me your symptoms?

Who would've known? This cracks too.

I always do this.

If I don't, I... get anxious,

I get discomfort. Like nausea.

That... That must be it.

This compulsive disorder

involves obsessive thoughts that can lead to compulsions.

For example, you might ritualize certain actions

to reduce anxiety or stress.

Has anything been making you anxious or worried at all lately?

Not really, no.

Tell me, do mental illnesses run in your family? As far as you know.

No, no.

Does your compulsion ever negatively affect your social interactions?

- No, it doesn't. - Hmm.

It's obvious. Some people do hate me for it.

Oh... Why do you think all that?

Popping your fingers makes them thicker!

Really, look!

People everywhere avoid me, always.

Due to your... thick knuckles?

I even get hate on social media, and it just makes me so mad.

So your thick fingers get you bullied?

NO FAMILY HISTORY OF DELUSION...?

Okay, that's the tour. Think you'll get used to working here?

I'm used to the treatments and everything,

but the protocol does feel very alien.

- Ah, yes. - Just a second, please.

There's a mandatory onboarding question. Wanna hear?

I guess if it's mandatory.

A patient tells you that they have severe stomach pains,

while also there's another patient who's acting out.

Which one would you prioritize?

Uh... Sounds like the answer is the patient who's acting out,

though I would be drawn to the one who said they're having severe pain.

It's always the patient who is acting out.

Patients acting out pose a real threat to others

as well as themselves until they're treated.

Oh... I understand.

What else?

Ask patients about how they might be feeling,

listen to them, but address emotions that might hide behind their answer.

That sounds tough.

- And the most important thing... - Hm?

Park Soo-yeon must be avoided.

- Beware! - Hm?

Ms. Hong, you seem excited today.

You must've been gossiping again.

I wasn't.

Beware.

Spooky!

Whoa, you're right.

Myungshin University Medical Center

conducts daily checks to ensure patient safety

and the most pleasant inpatient experience possible...

Ms. Oh Ri-na's guardian is here and speaking to the doctor right now.

That's the patient admitted in a manic state last night, right?

Mm-hmm. Ms. Jung?

- Yes? - Ms. Oh is in a single room down the hall.

For orientation, why don't you help make her feel comfortable, okay?

Yes, Nurse Park.

My daughter can't sleep anymore.

She keeps repeating expressions that make no sense at all.

Then suddenly, she gets undressed and starts dancing.

DEVELOPED INTEREST IN SHOPPING

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 what you're saying, she may be bipolar.

What?

You've heard of this disorder, I'm sure, right?

I'm not sick.

Tell me honestly, do I look sick to you?

Oh, uh, it's just...

I came here because my mom made such a fuss.

But I'd like to go. Please process my discharge.

Um... so we have you down for agreed admission.

I came in voluntarily.

Surely I can leave whenever I want to, no?

Your case was an agreed admission, not a voluntary one,

so you still could be discharged soon,

but if the doctor determines from your results

that you need treatment and protection,

and if consent is given from your guardian,

we would list you as a protected patient,

which would make it hard for you to leave.

What are you saying?

This is the consent form for protective admission.

But I signed already.

Ms. Oh Ri-na asked to be discharged,

so we're switching to protective admission.

Legally, a protective admission requires the signatures of two guardians.

We can get one signature from her husband, since she's married.

The thing is, my son-in-law is very busy.

He serves as a judge.

I really don't think he has the time.

We'll need him to sign within 72 hours

because we'll have to discharge her if we don't get both signatures.

Here's the form for consent.

Oh.

- Ms. Song. - Yes?

Could you take a look at this?

Ma'am, you have to be honest with us.

Is this really your son-in-law's signature?

Why wouldn't you believe me? He came, signed it, and then left.

It's important that he signs it, for your daughter's rights.

He signed it.

Then it should be okay that we call your son-in-law now?

This stupid form would take seconds to complete.

He does essential government work. We can't call him now.

I'm so sorry.

Your son-in-law still has to come down to sign at the office here.

- Ms. Jung. - Yes?

I'll look at the signatures once she brings it back.

- Yes, Ms. Song. - Hm.

This is infuriating.

Would you give Ri-na this for me, please?

Oh, I'm sorry, but I'll have to check it first.

Some foods are not allowed here.

They're grapes.

My daughter likes them.

Ah!

My daughter is a judge's wife.

Every single year in school, she was class president.

Went to a prestigious college.

When I talk about her, everyone gets jealous of me.

This place is just not her.

When could you get us that signature?

She's affectionate, sweet, smart.

My perfect child.

So why did she have to end up with such a terrible illness?

Just tell me. You met my mom, right?

Yes, These grapes are from your mother.

You told her? Does she know I want to leave?

It looks like you're staying here.

Your mother seems very worried about you.

Yeah, right.

It's all a lie!

Do you know the real reason she admitted me here?

The real reason?

The truth... is

I love somebody.

It's not my husband.

I was having an affair.

Uh...

Ow! Ow. Hey, let go!

Oh, God!

Why are you in this unit? Because of me?

Oh, please! Not because of you.

You're seriously saying that's not why you switched?

Yeah, seriously not why I switched.

Wait, then why are you in psychiatry?

I don't think I need to tell you why I switched.

Okay! Then it's not about me.

Huh. I'm off.

Whoa, hey! Wait, one second.

Oh Ri-na was your patient in the unit today, so what do you think?

Ms. Oh said it herself, that nothing was really wrong.

Her mother forcefully admitted her.

Oh Ri-na told me

she's been with someone who isn't her husband

and that she's been having an affair.

I didn't see any of that in her file.

Can you speak with them and check again?

Did I have Ri-na admitted against her will?

You believe that?!

We heard that Ms. Oh has been having an affair outside of her marriage.

So Ri-na told you about that jerk?

Uh... Ms. Oh says that you admitted her against her will

in order to keep her away from her new lover.

I promise you it's not like that.

Is your son-in-law aware of Ms. Oh's hospitalization with us here?

Did you perhaps keep everything a secret from him?

If that's why you're unable to get the signature for the form...

Take a look at this.

It's a restraining order filed against her.

My daughter was stalking that guy.

W... What?

Are you saying that Ms. Oh's feelings weren't mutual?

Her husband doesn't know about any of this.

How could I tell him my daughter's lost her mind

and has been obsessively stalking this loser too?

Oh! So I can leave now, right?

Let me take your blood pressure first.

Look, ma'am, please... You have to believe me.

I told you, I'm totally okay.

I... I have to go meet my darling.

He must be worried sick,

what with me vanishing into thin air and all.

The thing is,

according to what your mother said to us...

What on Earth did my mom say to you?

Um...

Tell me, ma'am!

She said that...

She said you were mistaken. That you had a one-sided crush.

What?!

"One-sided"?!

Just a "one-sided crush"?

Did my mother brainwash you too?

- So you could lock me in here? - Ms. Oh, I'm...

You! Bring my darling here right away.

I need him right now!

Ri-na, tell me.

I'll do anything for you.

You went to a good school. You have an amazing husband.

You married a great guy.

Your mom lets you have anything you want.

Anybody would just kill to live like you, Ri-na.

You have a husband who's a judge and a housekeeper that does all your work.

- Did your mom buy this car? - Ask your mom if she can help.

Ri-na's so lucky.

You have everything you ever could've wanted.

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 angel, why are you acting like this?

Don't worry. Everything will be fine.

It was all just a bad dream.

Outta the way!

- Mr. Yoon! - Are you okay?

- You okay, Ms. Jung? - Mr. Yoon!

Hey, Ms. Oh, you're okay. You're okay, it's fine!

Please, calm down.

- Bring me my darling! - Ms. Oh, calm down.

- I need him right now! - Ms. Oh.

You're okay.

- Two milligrams of Ativan. - Yes, I'll go get the IV drip.

Ms. Oh, this must be so hard for you.

- Let us help you calm down. - Let's get back to your room, Jae-hwan.

Yeong-mi, back to your room.

Let's go, everyone. Back to your rooms.

- What are you doing? - Oh! Yes.

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 and not their words.

- Are you okay? - Oh, Ms. Park.

- Just sit. - Sorry, this is my fault.

Patients with delusions can turn violent on a dime

if you deny their claims.

- Oh. - You should wear my scrubs for now.

Right, thank you.

- Always have an extra set ready. - Yes.

Everyone makes mistakes on their first day.

- Ms. Min, let's go sanitize the area. - Okay.

- Get some rest, okay? - Mm-hmm.

Come to our usual café.

Da-eun, you're still as nosy as ever.

Ugh! Look, I said I was sorry.

Hey, how is it that you haven't changed at all?

Hey, how about you just leave me alone?

Problem solved.

How could I? It's not like we're strangers.

Uh, well,

can I pick your brain for a second?

- Take notes. - Huh?

Open your notebook and take notes, or you'll forget again.

Open that notebook and take notes.

Jung Da-eun, from now on, take notes when you ask me something.

You always forget every answer I give you.

Why do you always look down on me, Yeo?

And why are you bringing out the stickler in me?

At this rate, I could send a tuition bill to your mother.

Come on, I'm busy. What's your question?

What exactly is bipolar disorder?

You didn't even study that, and you're in psychiatry?

I did!

Studying is different than dealing with it firsthand.

It could inconvenience others if I make a mistake like that again.

Bipolar disorder is diagnosed as a mental-health condition.

characterized by both manic and depressive states.

- You know about Winston Churchill, right? - I do. The world leader.

- He had bipolar disorder. - Ah.

The United Kingdom was struggling during the war,

but Churchill was in a manic state.

He had an abnormal overabundance of... pah! energy.

Some say that it gave Britain an edge in overcoming its national crisis.

However, after the mania came depression.

Churchill referred to it as "the black dog,"

so the story goes.

Write it down!

I'll record it instead.

- So Oh Ri-Na was manic... - She's in a classic manic state right now.

Before all of this, Ms. Oh never disobeyed her mother

and grew up like an elegant swan.

And then, once Ms. Oh started to show the symptoms of bipolar disorder,

her personality did a 180.

- It's been forever! - Ri-na! You look great.

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 might also be 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!

Babe, are you asleep? I miss you. Why won't you answer?

Don't you miss me? I know you're awake. When will you call me back?

Why can't I reach you? I wanna hear your voice.

- Baby! - Don't say that.

What's wrong, angel?

You are insane!

In some severe cases,

they may experience hallucinations or delusions.

We'll write a prescription, and we'll have to keep an eye out for her.

I saw in her file that she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth

and had a great upbringing. What could cause her bipolar disorder?

Do you think that abundance is enough to prevent a mental disorder?

That the development of illness is caused by deprivation?

Well, no, not necessarily, but I...

That's probably what she heard all the time.

"Ms. Oh, you have everything. How could you be sick?"

We see people when their minds have been compromised.

Just like how you would visit internal medicine when you have a cold.

Any one of us really could find our minds in a weakened mental state.

Like Ri-na.

After all, we're all simply human.

- Hmm. - Hey, it's my turn to ask you something.

Why did you really come to this unit?

Were you hoping I'd make it easy for you?

Uh, no.

Right. You're not like that, are you?

Do you like me or somethin'?

Stop being stupid.

Then why'd you transfer?

The head nurse at internal medicine said I'd be a better fit in psychiatry.

And that's it? So what, you just took her advice?

What's wrong with that?

It was meant for my own good, so I listened to the advice she gave me.

Why never take my advice, then? Huh?

Because you don't respect me, and you're constantly talking down.

You read people well, I guess. Anyway, keep our past a secret at work.

Imagine word getting out that I used to tutor you, huh?

One mistake from you, and I'm the one who gets blamed for being a bad teacher.

Just the thought of it gives me chills.

What's up with that guy?

- Mom, what's that man doing? - Oh! It scared me.

What is he doing?

He must have bipolar disorder too.

It looks like perhaps he's having an episode of mania.

"Uncontrolled caller," not "unknown caller"? Who's that?

That guy.

Holy cow!

Oof! I wonder if he's okay.

So ridiculous.

Song Yu-chan!

Sleeping so well.

I'll start studying now. I'm ready.

- Where are we? Huh? - I don't know.

Really?

Hey, I have to go.

What the... Where'd he go?

- Hey, where'd Hwang go? - Ran away when he saw you.

Damn it!

Uh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

He never got me into med school like he said he would.

You said you chased him around in college. Shouldn't you just let it go now?

Mr. Hwang's the one who got me hyped for med school.

He called you bipolar.

Huh? Bi-what?

Bipolar. No, forget it. It's a medical term.

- Aren't you working? - Oh. Yeah. I gotta run.

- Hey, Songyu. - Huh?

You don't happen to have a ping-pong table?

- Yeah. - Huh? Really?

Hey, are you really pushing?

Yeah, I'm totally pushing with my shoulder right now.

But seriously, why do you have a ping-pong table at your place?

Don't you remember?

My dad owned a ping-pong club before running it to the ground.

So that's why all our tables at home and the restaurant were ping-pong tables.

Was that why? Always thought it was like a quirky decoration.

Please tell me you're kidding.

- Anyways, how's work? - Uh...

I got hit by a patient.

What? A patient hit you?

Don't let them bully you like that.

I'm not sure switching to psychiatry was the best idea.

I'm sure the head nurse at internal medicine had my best interests at heart.

- That's why I took the advice. - Okay.

But was it right to make this switch just based on someone else's advice?

Without any sense of duty?

You should've thought of that earlier.

It's not too late to develop that sense of duty.

- You think so? - Enough talk.

- Hey, Jungda. - Yeah?

Wanna know the secret for taking a beating minus the pain?

- What? You can't do that. - You can.

You know I used to kickbox.

Knowing how to strike is really important. Rolling with the punches is the essence.

- Hmm. - Just watch.

When the patient hits you,

move your body in sync with the trajectory of their slap.

- And then that will cushion the blow. - Move with it?

That's right. Turn your head with it. Okay, turn it when I swing.

- You swing? - Yeah, now watch.

- Here it comes. - Mmm.

Three, two, one.

- Ah! - How's that? No pain, right?

Yes, pain.

"Yes, pain"?

Yeah!

- That hurt you? - Mmm!

Maybe you didn't turn your head the right way?

Uh, hey, let's give it another try, 'kay?

All right, three... Focus.

Two. One.

Ah!

Nailed it! You nailed it. No pain.

Yeah, pain! That hurt a lot!

That's impossible.

You do it.

- I hit you now. Ready? - Yeah.

Three, two, one.

Agh!

No pain, right?

It hurts like a mother.

Shit... Boxing! Should box your ears out.

It hurt so much.

Hey, maybe you should bail if someone hits you again.

Jerk.

Mom! I'm home!

You're late.

I thought I heard Yu-chan's voice out there.

Da-eun?

Oh my gosh!

Da-eun!

Da-eun?

Mom, I can't even lift a finger.

Can you drag me in?

Ah.

You have no energy because you didn't eat properly. C'mon, have dinner.

What is that smell?

Mugwort.

You switched to a new unit, so I thought I'd make you rice cakes.

- No! Don't! I really don't like those! - Mugwort is great this year.

I don't want it! I don't want it!

- Also mugwort stew. - Ugh! I hate it so much.

C'mon, just get up.

- Go wash up. - I'm burnt out.

Oh my God.

MYUNGSHIN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

Good morning! Time for your meds.

Um, by any chance...

...did I ever slap you in the face?

Yes.

So I didn't imagine it.

So sorry.

I guess it's true. I'm sick.

It's really okay. Just take these meds.

Here you go.

Ms. Oh Ri-na, age 43,

was admitted for bipolar and manic episodes.

We've also observed symptoms of delusion while she's been here.

How's she doing now?

We've prescribed 600 milligrams of lithium

and two milligrams of risperidone.

Oh Ri-na seems... like a different person.

She must be going from a manic state to a depressive one.

We're watching her reaction to the drugs, which seem to be working,

but since she has a history of depressive episodes

and a strained relationship with her family,

we believe she has insufficient social support.

Uh, there's a high chance she will have another depressive episode.

Judge Jung.

Why is Ri-na acting like a stranger?

It's hard to say conclusively at this point,

but we believe her surroundings in this case played a large part.

Her surroundings? What do you mean?

We run many tests whenever a new patient visits the Psychiatry Unit.

Our tests revealed her self-esteem is very low.

It's definitely a factor.

People can start adopting personas to mask their low self-esteem.

Our goal is to treat the Oh Ri-na who could be hiding behind that mask.

APPLICATION FOR PROTECTIVE ADMISSION

Jin-seop, wait!

Jin-seop... I mean, Judge Jung.

Judge Jung, please don't hate my Ri-na.

It's all because I raised her the wrong way.

Couldn't you forgive my Ri-na just once?

Ri-na's mother's here again.

They're the organic grapes that my Ri-na likes.

Apparently, the farmers are really diligent

about every single grape on their farm.

Ms. Oh?

I have some grapes again from your mother.

I'm sorry.

Do you think you could put them away?

Sure.

Um...

You haven't touched these.

Honestly,

grapes are not really my thing.

She's loved grapes ever since she was a little girl.

So much so that after "mommy," her first word, "grapes."

I've hated grapes

ever since I choked on them when I was a little girl.

I was convinced to eat them

because they were good for me.

Same went for everything else.

Clothes,

bags...

my husband.

I was told that I would like all of those things.

I wanted Ri-na to be the happiest girl alive

and ensure she had the best of everything.

So how did she end up in here?

My mother made all the decisions,

so I tried to do what she said.

I hated it all.

Dr. Kong, even in that short moment, it took everything in me

not to crack my knuckles here in your office.

You could be associating the cracking sound

with stress relief in your head?

When you say it like that... sounds right.

That sound comes from air bubbles popping near your joints.

So maybe next time, pull your finger instead.

The air bubbles will go away, then the sound will.

Ah. Ah! That's so amazing. Thank you, doctor.

Dr. Kong.

I pulled on my fingers. It didn't work.

The sound doesn't do it.

You could try putting... your hands in your pockets?

Put them into my pockets?

Oh, that works! Thank you! Yep!

Wouldn't I look too cocky with my hands in my pockets?

Do you have a hobby?

It could help you stop cracking if you take one on.

Not particularly, no.

No, not really.

How about gaming though?

I'd play all night.

Why not buy a pet?

I'm allergic.

It's not that complicated.

Why don't you try to find something you like instead of cracking?

That'll help?

Yeah.

- Hey, Jungda! - Oh my God!

Seriously?

Huh? What's wrong?

Why is your face all scrunched up again?

It is?

Your face gets scrunched up whenever you get worried.

Wait, no way! Did someone hit you again?

Ugh, it's not like that.

It totally is.

That look on your face is pretty concerning.

It's not true.

- Tell me. - It's nothing.

- Uh-huh. - Drop it.

Just say it!

Ah, stop prying, okay? I'm not at liberty to talk about my patients.

Remember that one time in elementary school?

You came crying to me, too embarrassed to tell me what was wrong,

and ended up talking in circles.

Yeah, and even though I begged you not to, you still beat Yeong-cheon up.

Ugh, come on!

Then say what's wrong in a way I'll never be able to figure out.

I won't tell anyone.

Hmm.

Well, imagine there's this duck.

Okay, a duck, and?

Well, she was originally a duck.

But then, her mother dolled her up and made her out to be an elegant swan

because she thought she would like that.

Her mom made her marry a wonderful swan husband too.

All the other ducks envied her because of it.

This duck wasn't happy.

She got more and more sick.

Why is that?

- Is being a swan something she wanted? - Huh?

Others' praise for her swanlike beauty won't mean jack

if she doesn't wanna be one.

That duck life could be more up her alley.

Happiness isn't complicated.

Being free to do what you like, that's happiness.

Well, Song Yu-chan!

Ah, thank you, thank you.

No need to get excited. It's your wisdom of the day.

Quite on the contrary, your words of wisdom

are extremely exciting.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Drink up.

Doctor!

Fancy seeing you here!

- I actually wanted to talk to you. - Hello there.

I just... Uh, I just can't find something I like to distract me from cracking.

Crack away, then.

What?

I mean, let's be honest,

thick fingers don't have a detrimental effect on your life.

I told you my big knuckles cause harm to other people.

Why on earth would your thick knuckles cause harm to other people?

Thick knuckles mean they're strong and healthy, right?

Then I guess I'll keep cracking. If it keeps bothering me,

I'll come see you again...

Ah!

Sorry, I...

I signed up for Doctors Without Borders.

Wow. You're leaving?

Yeah.

Tomorrow. Afternoon.

Africa.

You can't go. Wait...

Uh, Dr. Kong, my...

The elevator's full.

- G'morning, Dr. Kong. - Must be nice taking it easy.

In my day, we worked 24...

- Buh buh-da buh-buh! - Ah!

You need to get that treated!

Ugh, I want to. It's just hard to get an appointment.

I have a friend in colorectal. I'll put you in for priority.

- Thank you, sir. - Goodbye, sir.

COLORECTAL CENTER

LIE IN THIS POSITION

Pull your knees up to your chest like in the picture, please.

- Like this? - Yes, that's good.

Who could that be?

D... Dong... Go-yun? But...

It is you. I thought that might be you.

I told you my big knuckles cause harm to other people.

- ...cause harm to other people. - ...harm to other people.

- ...cause harm to other people. - ...harm to...

Ah, what do we have here?

According to the scan, it's deep inside.

I'm going to look.

Doctor, I'm going to use my hands now.

- Okay. - Right. Okay...

Squeeze like you're trying to defecate.

All right. Keep going.

Looks normal. I'll insert my finger into you now.

It could feel cold or like your bowels are moving.

Now, breathe very deeply,

then give me a "haaaaa" as you take a breath out.

Now, take a deep breath in.

Breathe out and say "haaaaa."

"Haaaaa."

- "Haaaaa!" - "Haaaaa."

- That's great. - Haaaaa.

- Going in... - Haaaaa.

Haaaaa! Haaaaa!

Keep going. Give me another "haaaaa."

- Oh, Ms. Jung. - Yes?

Dr. Hwang allowed Ms. Oh to have visitors.

You can let her know, please.

It seemed as though she had a hard time saying no to her mother.

Ms. Song?

Is there anything I can do to help Ms. Ri-na?

In internal medicine, all we had to do to help our patients feel better

was prescribe medicine for their pain.

I don't know how to help them get better in this position.

Hm, right. It can be hard.

You have to decide what's right or good for the patients.

How about we start by asking Ms. Oh about what's bothering her the most?

Let's start from there.

Getting better now won't do anything.

At the end of the day, it won't change my surroundings.

Nothing will change.

I'll just get sick again.

Anyone can get sick.

And treatment can take a while.

But you know what they say.

It's always darkest before the dawn.

And this much is certain.

No one is born as a patient,

and no one stays a patient until the end.

The darkest nights make way for sunlight.

The light will shine on you.

Light will shine?

It really isn't too late?

Well, if you feel ready for light to shine on you,

then of course it will.

We send some positivity by giving our support to you.

And what you choose to do with that,

well, that's up to you how you handle it.

Ms. Oh?

Your mother is here to visit you.

She came to bring you some of those grapes again.

Ri-na, you're feeling better now, right?

Uh-huh.

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 for you.

Hmm?

We send some positivity by giving our support to you.

Then

it really isn't too late?

Well, if you feel ready for light to shine on you, then of course it will.

Taste one while they're still fresh. Go on.

Ri-na.

No, thank you.

They're your favorite, Ri-na.

No.

Yes, they are.

- You've always loved grapes. Come on. - I don't.

Ri-na?

No.

I don't.

I do not!

Ms. Oh!

I've told you countless times that I don't like grapes!

Why do you keep doing this?

Why do you keep suffocating me?

I've lost myself.

Really,

I've never had a chance to be myself.

You know what?

You've always made all of my choices.

I went along with the clothes,

the friends you picked out for me,

even married the man you told me to marry.

I told myself I owed you

for all the privilege in my life, so I stayed silent.

You said if I did what you told me,

I'd be happier than anyone.

That everyone would envy me.

So, Mom...

why do I hurt so much?

Why is my life so messed up?

I just did what I thought would be best for you, Ri-na.

- You know how much you mean to me. - I'm 43 years old!

I can't even order coffee for myself...

because I don't even know what the hell I like to drink!

You've turned me into an idiot who's baffled by the simplest things at 43.

But do you know what's really funny?

Now,

the happiest memory I can think of...

was taking off my clothes and dancing.

The time when...

when I was being judged and called a crazy lunatic was...

the first time I felt like I could breathe properly.

I am not happy when I'm with you.

Ms. Oh?

You should get some rest.

Sweetie,

I'd do anything to help you stop hurting.

You should know that.

Others' praise for her swanlike beauty

won't mean jack if she doesn't wanna be one.

Happiness isn't complicated.

Being free to do what you like, that's happiness.

I won't meet with my mom anymore.

You want to refuse visits from your mother?

You can tell her that.

I'm... so sorry.

I mean, why won't my daughter see me?

What kind of treatment have you been giving her?

This won't do!

No. I'm taking her home right now. She's leaving right now.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Uh, I may be overstepping

by telling you this, but, uh...

What is it?

To be honest, you're like my mom a lot.

She's like you. She tells me to give out rice cakes at work and that stuff.

I know she thinks it's for my own good,

but the truth is, I never really liked it.

Jesus!

Do you see? This is what daughters are like.

They just don't understand that what we're doing is for their own good.

Oh!

Us daughters get it too.

Our moms love us more than anything. We know that.

You really do?

Of course!

I'm sure your daughter knows it too.

I'm sure she gets that you did what you did

out of love and care for her.

At one point, I also used to think it was easier to do what my mom said.

Do you know when I get along with my mom the most?

When is that?

It's when she gives her support to me, no matter what I do.

Could you find it in yourself to support what Ri-na wants to do?

Oh, good to see you again.

These just came in. They're still fresh for you.

- Your daughter loves grapes, right? - Mm-hmm.

Maybe not. No.

I think I'll take something else.

Yes, of course.

Your daughter is here.

Ri-na.

Have a bite.

Go ahead.

Oh. The grapes are... just in there to add color.

You don't have to eat anything you don't want.

Try it.

People tend to affect each other in various ways.

Sometimes in sad ways,

at times in painful ways,

and sometimes in ways that hurt everyone 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 around us as well.

Oh! Hello!

Why so excited?

I was thinking about it, and I think switching here was a good idea.

Yeah? What do you mean?

I'm gonna... become a stone from now on.

A stone?

- Hey, I told you to stop cracking. - Hey, who was that skipping just now?

- A nurse in my unit. - Oh.

She says that she's going to become a stone.

A stone? That's her ambition, huh?

Mm. I know, right?

Why didn't you eat? Go easy on the snacks, okay?

So, I asked someone in internal medicine,

and Ms. Jung didn't have any issues there.

Really?

Why is she here, then?

That's enough. She could have just really wanted to come to this unit.

Ah, the gossip.

Ms. Park! Ji Min-jeong is choking in the Closed Unit.

Mr. Yoon.

I'm on it.

Ms. Jung, please take Mr. Kim for treatment.

To colorectal?!

He'll say a bunch of stuff you don't understand.

- You don't have to respond to it all. - Okay!

I think the results for Mr. Lee got mixed up.

Can you check with pathology?

- Yes, Dr. Dong. - Thanks.

- Huh? Stone. - What?

Are you here from psychiatry? Just one moment.

Okay.

Hello.

Looks familiar...

Hm.

Say,

have you seen the dragon on the ceiling?

He'll say a bunch of stuff you don't understand.

You don't have to respond to it all.

It would be nice to have someone join my party.

I don't see anyone around today though.

Is that so?

- You can hear me right now? - Of course.

Whoa!

Oh, it's just been so long since someone's responded to me.

Okay, so where was I?

Oh, your party with no one to join you?

I'm not seeing any candidates. Usually, we wait until a healer arrives.

I used the fire-blade skill on it, but it just wasn't enough.

Oh...

I should've accounted for its fire resistance

and done something with ice damage instead...

Doctor?

Have some water. Here.

Drink some water.

That water's not enough to cleanse me.

Ambrosia!

Ambrosia? What is that?

Green water.

Green water?

Oh, gr... green water! Oh!

Breathe in deeply, then breathe out...

Here it is. Okay.

I can't believe you give out ambrosia like this.

I feel better.

O great mediator.

That's good.

- 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.

What were we supposed to do though? The station was in an uproar.

That's not something that happens in psychiatry though.

Well, we get a lot of requests from guardians to make up for it. Mm.

How is Jung Da-eun doing?

Is she settling in?

Yes. Well, so far.

Well, that's good to hear.

I honestly felt kind of bad about the whole thing.

It felt as though I was passing my burden onto you.

I mean, being a good nurse means more than just having a good heart.

That girl's just so overly sweet.

Well, the patients are taking a liking to her.

And what's the use of being so nice when she's a nuisance to the other nurses?

We were already neck-deep in work,

so her falling behind certainly didn't help.

At the end of the day, it meant other nurses covered for her.

Anyway, Jung Da-eun...

The smallest of ripples is enough

to cover us in cuts and bruises.

That's how weak we really are.

ALL PEOPLE, GROUPS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS,

AND EVENTS IN THE SHOW HAVE NO RELATION TO REAL LIFE