used to be a top student, but now he chooses to live in his parents' old house and resolutely does not go out to work. The villagers pointed fingers at him, and his parents felt helpless. It wasn't until a psychiatrist's diagnosis that the real reason for Dr. Li's long-term gnawing on old age was revealed.
Zhang Xuewen was born in an ordinary peasant family. Since elementary school, he has shown an amazing talent for learning. Every time he took the exam, he always easily won the first place. The old people in the village often say that this child will definitely get ahead in the future and win glory for the village.
Seeing their son's excellent performance, the parents decided to give everything they could to support him in his studies. They save money and work part-time, just to create better learning conditions for their sons. With their support, Zhang Xuewen was successfully admitted to the provincial key high school, and was later admitted to a prestigious university with excellent results.
During college, Zhang Xuewen still maintained a hard study attitude. However, as his studies progressed, he began to feel unprecedented pressure. His classmates around him were equally good, and some were better than him in some ways. This gap made Zhang Xuewen feel uneasy and anxious.
After graduation, Zhang Xuewen chose to continue his studies and studied for a master's degree and a doctorate degree successively. However, as his academic qualifications improved, so did his pressure. He began to have sleep disturbances and often had trouble sleeping through the night. During the day, he could not concentrate on his studies and work. He begins to doubt his abilities and even despairs of the future.
Just as he was about to finish his doctoral studies, Zhang Xuewen made a decision that surprised everyone - he applied for a leave of absence and returned to his hometown. At first, the parents thought that their son was just coming back to rest and adjust. However, as time passed, Zhang Xuewen never had any intention of returning to school or looking for a job.
He locked himself in his room and rarely went out. Every day is to sleep, read, and be in a daze. He was reluctant to communicate with his parents and to see anyone. This situation lasted for several years, and Zhang Xuewen's parents went from initial confusion to disappointment, to anger, and finally to helplessness.
The people in the village talked a lot about Zhang Xuewen's situation. Some people say that he is stupid in reading, and some people say that he can't endure hardships and just wants to gnaw at the old. However, no one really understands the pain and struggle inside him.
Until one day, at the suggestion of a neighbor, Zhang Xuewen's parents took him to see a psychiatrist. After diagnosis, doctors found that Zhang Xuewen suffered from severe depression and social phobia. It turned out that the long-term academic pressure and uncertainty about the future led to serious problems with his mental health.
After learning the truth, Zhang Xuewen's parents' attitude has changed significantly. Instead of being harsh on their son, they began to try to understand and support him. With the company of his family and the help of professional doctors, Zhang Xuewen began a long road to recovery.
