Sha Qing

Chapter 36: Algae In The Lake (1)

The next day, Li Biqing immediately went out to purchase camping supplies. Leo called his physician's mobile number after booking for the lakeside wooden cabin advertised in the newspaper.

"Leo?" The other party cried in surprise. "How long have we been out of touch? Wait, I'll ask someone to help me look out for the clinic ... Okay, say it then, what's the matter?" The dark-haired agent wanted to select his words carefully, so he hesitated for two or three seconds.

The other party immediately said keenly, "Is it about your ... old problem?"

"Yes, it's happening again. And now, the medicine is no longer effective."

"What medicine?"

"The one you prescribed before."

"Didn't you quit? I told you last time that before you start taking the medicine again, you have to consult with me first, no matter what!"

" ... I thought it was okay. "

"You thought? Damn, I am the doctor!"

"Sorry, Wyatt."

The doctor sighed audibly, "Leo, remedy works better than an apology. Tell me when your condition did started acting up again, and how much of the pills did you used."

"It's been about a year; according to the previous dosage. But since last month, the efficacy became weaker and weaker, so I had it doubled."

"Goodness!" Wyatt uttered a whimper, "Setraline and Buspirone is fine, but Alprazolam is addictive. I already said that you can't take it for a long time, and now you fucking doubled the dose without permission!"

"In fact, I also want to stop taking it. Maybe you can help me replace it with some alternative?"

"You can't discontinue it abruptly! You have to reduce it in a gradual, slow manner or else you'll go crazy!" Wyatt took a deep breath, trying to slow down his tone. He was being more agitated as a doctor than his patient who remained indifferent - it was simply a tragedy. The toughest thing about this guy is not his condition, but his attitude; nevertheless, he couldn't just ignore him. "Listen to me, Leo. You have to carefully listen to me this time, otherwise the consequences will be much more serious than you think."

"Understood. Go on." The other end of the phone was silent for a moment.

Wyatt reluctantly explained, "You are now taking 4 pills right? Reduce it by one every week. After a week of taking only 1 tablet, halve it until you're only left with 1/8 of a pill. If you observe any abnormal reactions, call me immediately. We'll have a consultation again after you completely stop using it, and I will prescribe you Zopiclone as a replacement. You must strictly follow the dosage that I gave you!"

"I know. I'll get the medicine later."

"Leo-" Wyatt earnestly persuaded, "Drugs can only play as a complementary treatment; the key lies with you. I know you have a knot in your heart, a very heavy one that has been accumulated throughout many years. It oppresses your nerves, erodes your mind, and it will gradually push you into a dark abyss. You want to relieve it with drugs, but the side effect is being dependent on it; in order to stop the addiction, you'll switch to another addictive drug - this is just a vicious cycle! Leo, you are still so young, you can't just keep going on like this! You have to think of a way to completely untie this knot."