Obscurity

Alice, a second-year university student, visited a psychiatrist with her mother. She had been experiencing auditory hallucinations, hearing voices that tormented and falsely accused her. The voices had become unbearable, affecting her behavior towards others. She had become increasingly paranoid, pushing her friends away, suspecting they were happy about her situation.The psychiatrist diagnosed Alice with schizophrenia based on the information provided by her and her mother. She was subsequently admitted to the hospital, where she underwent electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). However, the treatment had an unexpected side effect: Alice lost her memory. She forgot her identity, her life, and even the fact that she was adopted.Her family noticed the change in her but was misled by the doctors, who attributed her memory loss to the therapy’s intended effect of making her forget the traumatic events that led to her hospitalization. Alice was forced to start her life anew, struggling to recall even the simplest details.An old friend, Cilia, visited Alice and was shocked by the changes she observed. Alice could recognize people but not events or experiences. She had difficulty keeping track of time and remembering when specific events occurred. Cilia noticed that Alice’s family seemed unconcerned about her condition and were even taking advantage of her memory loss, providing her with false information about her identity, family, age, and academic background.Cilia convinced Alice to seek a second opinion from a new psychiatrist. The doctor conducted tests and confirmed that Alice had indeed suffered significant memory loss. The doctor prescribed medication and regular hospital visits, which Alice attended without her family’s knowledge or concern.As Alice continued treatment, she began to regain her memories. She discovered the truth about her identity, her adoption, and the lies her family had told her. With Cilia’s support, Alice contacted the adoption agency and eventually reunited with her biological parents. She learned that she had been lost in a playground as a child and was subsequently adopted.Alice was overjoyed to have finally found her true family and was grateful to Cilia for her help and support throughout her journey.