Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 91 Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Back at the Armed Police Border Station, more than a dozen special police officers were already waiting for Chang Ning and his group.

Chang Ning didn't need to worry about the rest. Captain Li and his team would handle the handover of the criminals, and Chang Ning only needed to give a statement and go through the formalities.

"Young soldier, thank you! If it weren't for you today, Badoje and I would have been done for."

Sonamda was standing in the courtyard talking to several policemen when he saw Chang Ning. He immediately abandoned his work, rushed forward, grabbed Chang Ning's hand, and thanked him repeatedly.

Seeing that the man in front of her was emotional, Chang Ning didn't want to pull her hand away, so she had to let him hold it.

"It's nothing, it's my duty to help. If I don't, I'd be doing a disservice to the clothes I'm wearing!"

Chang Ning, with a stiff face, dealt with the agitated uncle, and only after a long time did he manage to pull Sonamda away after Badoje finished taking his statement.

"You'll stay here tonight, and your high school team will come to pick you up tomorrow."

Captain Li approached Chang Ning and said...

"Why didn't you come to my rescue, sir? That fellow villager was too enthusiastic."

Chang Ning said with a wry smile.

Just like people's fingers are of different lengths, Chang Ning's combat power is indeed far superior to that of the rookies in his batch of training, but he is quite naive in terms of interpersonal skills.

Sonam Dargye thanked Changning profusely, leaving Changning unsure how to respond and feeling extremely embarrassed.

"Isn't this to let you experience the enthusiasm of the people?"

Let me tell you something: Sonam Darya also holds another position—he's the deputy secretary of the county government.

Chang Ning didn't seem to care much after hearing this, as he had no dealings with either the deputy secretary or other officials.

After parting ways today, it will be difficult for him and Sonamda to see each other again.

Moreover, he was in the military and didn't have many opportunities to interact with local people.

Therefore, Chang Ning didn't feel anything special about saving a deputy secretary; it was the same as saving an ordinary person.

"Alright, come with me. You haven't had a proper meal in three days. This time, I'll have the cooks prepare a special meal for you!"

Captain Li pulled Chang Ning towards the mess hall. With Captain Li's special care, Chang Ning ate a very satisfying meal.

After eating and drinking his fill, Chang Ning took his equipment to the dormitory he was assigned, washed up, and went to bed.

In the morning, after receiving the news, the high school team arrived at the Armed Police Border Defense Station by helicopter to meet with Captain Li.

He gave Chang Ning weapons because he heard that poaching was rampant in the area, and he thought that having weapons on him would at least ensure Chang Ning's personal safety.

Who knew that even though he had foreseen the events leading up to it, the outcome was completely unexpected.

Chang Ning's encounter with the poaching gang was not accidental; he was specifically targeting these criminals.

Although the intention was to save people, this was far too risky.

On the way, he was on tenterhooks for Chang Ning as he read the briefing, thinking how someone dared to fight poachers with just a pistol.

He had heard that the other party had a Type 56 rifle!

The high school team felt that Chang Ning's behavior of relying on his shooting talent to fight with criminals was too reckless. They would definitely kick Chang Ning when they saw him later!
After Lieutenant Li gave a brief introduction to Captain Gao, he took him to the dormitory to pick up Chang Ning.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't had a good night's sleep in three days, or perhaps it was because he had killed someone in actual combat for the first time, but Chang Ning hadn't woken up properly since he went to bed yesterday.

If Captain Li hadn't checked on Chang Ning in the dormitory that morning and found her breathing stable, he would have thought she was sick and almost had her taken to the hospital. Upon entering, Captain Gao saw Chang Ning sprawled out asleep, with soft snoring coming from her.

He went forward, picked up the blanket that had fallen to the ground, and covered Chang Ning with it again before letting Tong Youyou in.

Speaking of Tong Youyou, the high school team doesn't know what this girl is thinking. Why does a medical doctor have to come to their Wolf Fang to be a doctor? Wouldn't it be better to stay in the hospital?
"Chang Ning, Chang Ning, wake up."

The high school team leader gently patted Chang Ning's cheek.

Chang Ning is far from peaceful in his sleep. In his dream, he keeps replaying the scene of fighting against poaching gangs.

Chang Ning could clearly see the destructive force of the bullet entering the flesh, and the sight of blood splattering.

In the dream, both Chang Ning herself and the poachers' actions and micro-expressions were clearly visible.

Suddenly called by the high school team leader, Chang Ning, who was still in a dream and lying on the bed, was not yet fully awake.

The first thing he did upon opening his eyes was to pull out the tactical dagger from under his pillow, then flip over and pounce on the high school captain.

Although Gao Zhong was somewhat stunned by Chang Ning's sudden attack, as a professional special forces soldier, his individual combat skills were not just for show.

He jumped back as Chang Ning drew his dagger, dodging Chang Ning's fatal blow.

"Chang Ning, wake up! You're safe now. This isn't a battlefield!"

The high school team shouted loudly, hoping to wake up Chang Ning, who was still in a daze.

He had been in the military for decades, so he was naturally very familiar with Chang Ning's situation.

That was a stress response that people have to protect themselves in dangerous situations, and it was clear that Chang Ning was not out of danger in his subconscious.

If Chang Ning remains stuck in this state, there is a high chance she will develop post-traumatic stress disorder.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition caused by traumatic injury or death.

The main cause of this mental illness is the subsequent, persistent, and delayed emotional and mental disorders triggered by major stressful events or trauma.

Chang Ning now falls into the first category of symptoms, with repeated flashbacks and recurring occurrences of stimulating scenes, which continuously intensify the stimulation.

Involuntary, forced recollections occur in dreams, in reality, and in unreality, triggering severe anxiety and fear responses.

Generally speaking, it occurs one to six months after a major psychological trauma, and its duration can range from several months to several years or even more than ten years without relief.

This disease is very difficult to treat. If Chang Ning doesn't make it through this time, then we'll have to arrange for him to retire early.

This sets a record for the shortest discharge from the military, less than a year.

Seeing that Chang Ning still had the desire to attack, for safety's sake, Captain Gao first sent Tong Youyou, who was accompanying him, out so that he could control Chang Ning.

When only Gao Zhongdui and Chang Ning were left in the dormitory, Gao Zhongdui didn't waste any words with Chang Ning this time. He immediately pounced on her, and his long leg lashed out at Chang Ning's torso like a whip.

Chang Ning, who is still not fully conscious, is currently only relying on muscle memory to attack, and is naturally no match for the high school team in a one-on-one fight.

However, Chang Ning's knife skills allowed him to fight the high school team to a standstill for a time.

Unfortunately, Chang Ning's fighting skills were too poor; his knife skills were lacking, and he was still no match for the high school team.

After adapting to Chang Ning's rhythm, the high school team seized the opportunity and used grappling skills to subdue Chang Ning with joint locks.

"Good lad, when did you get so good with a knife?"

(End of this chapter)