Pre-Op Psychological Assessment Record

Pre-Op Psychological Assessment Record

Psychological consultation for members experiencing pre-op anxiety. The session has been archived per standard protocol. (Patient information has been anonymized for confidentiality.) The consultation record is as follows: Fulwish: Praise the Master of Elation! Is everyone having a happy day today? Member A: I... I'm so happy. (uneasy, restless) Fulwish: No, you're not happy. If you were, you wouldn't be here right now. Today I'm not speaking as the president of the Smiles Society. Think of me as just a normal friend, someone you can open up to about what's troubling you. Member A: Lady... Fulwish... I'll admit, if it weren't for everyone at the Smiles Society, on the day I got laid off, I probably would've... But with your encouragement, I found a new job and even gained a new family. I think I should give it one more shot and try to find happiness through my own strength, instead of jumping straight into the surgery. Fulwish: You're absolutely right. The Society isn't the IPC. We'd never force our members to do anything. Today's just a friendly chat between friends, so relax. Let's just talk about life, shall we? How's work been lately? Getting along with your coworkers? Is everyone happy? Member A: ...Yeah, everyone's so happy, bursting with energy every single day, and it's all thanks to your help. But sometimes, I feel like we're from two different worlds. Whenever I'm exhausted and just want to sigh, I take one look at them and... it's like I'm doing something I'm not allowed to do. Fulwish: I went through the same thing in the days right after the Bloodstained Games ended. Everyone was so kind, but the more help I accepted, the guiltier I felt. I was scared that if they saw even a hint of unease on my face, it would hurt them too. I was scared that if I cried, it would make them sad. But that only made me lonelier, made me think that misfortune itself was a kind of original sin. Member A: Yeah, I totally get that! It's like this vibe hanging over all of Planarcadia. Whether it's at the company, out on the streets, or online... seeing everyone laughing and having a blast always makes me feel like I should join in, but... Fulwish: Don't blame yourself. Pursuing happiness is human nature. It's precisely because you aren't happy enough that you yearn for that world of happiness, and you've mistaken that yearning for alienation. Picture this: everyone around you is laughing, but you're the only one in tears. Your wife and kids are happily chatting away nearby, while all you can do is heave a heavy sigh. Do you really want to turn your back on them? Or would you rather bask in that atmosphere of happiness, stand by their side, and share a laugh? Happiness is a divine gift, not something to be ashamed of. When it comes down to it, do you truly resist the Happiness Surgery? You simply haven't recognized your true self yet. Tell me, what is it you really want? Member A: I want to... join them. I want to be happy.