Now, Arianaâs memory resurfaced, recalling instances at Mercy Hospital where the doctors showed all their respect to Theodore.
Theodoreâs ties to Mercy Hospital raised eyebrows!
Arianaâs mind turned into a Labyrinth of confusion as she grappled with the tangled mess before her.
It was as if a whirlwind had swept in, bringing together a motley crew of unrelated individuals and circumstances.
Lost amidst this intricate web, Ariana found herself at a loss on how to navigate the situation.
Just as she was entangled in her thoughts, Mitchel interjected once more, his tone serious as he said, âUnraveling the specific symptoms this drug targets will take time, but its primary ingredients, cyproheptadine II and cyproheptadine III, possess a calming effect.
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Mitchel continued, his words carrying weight, âAlthough we are currently uncertain about the precise ailments this medication aims to address, similar drugs are typically employed to combat common illusions or hallucinations induced by toxic agents in the market.
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Illusions or hallucinations? These words caused Arianaâs heart to skip a beat as she thought back at Theodoreâs peculiar state during his illness.
No matter how much she called him, he remained motionless.
Could it be⦠that he was trapped in a realm of hallucinations?
This realization stirred up a whirlwind of emotions within Ariana, leaving her in a state of profound perplexity.
Curious, Mitchel inquired, âWho is the intended recipient of this medicine?â
His question interrupted Arianaâs train of thought.
Ariana glanced at Mitchel, her heart filled with hesitation.
Mitchel assisted her to figure out the origin and components of this medication.
While it was Logical that he deserved to know, considering Theodoreâs current condition and the strained relationship between the two, she couldnât overlook the fact that Theodore had previously Lashed out at Mitchel.
Even she ignored their grievances momentarily, Horaceâs reluctance to divulge any information and Theodoreâs avoidance of the matter also played a part in Arianaâs internal struggle.
After wrestling with her thoughts, Ariana shook her head and replied, âI apologize, but I cannot disclose that information at this time.
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Mitchel refrained from pressing the matter further, simply nodding in acknowledgment.
âRespecting patient privacy is an admirable trait.
I just wanted to caution you that medications of this nature often carry side effects and the potential for dependency and addiction.
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It dawned on Ariana why Horace had mentioned Theodoreâs addiction issues.
It seemed he had been reliant on this medication for quite some time.
Concern etched on her face, Ariana couldnât help but ask anxiously, âWhat happens if the patient stops taking the medication abruptly?â
âAbrupt cessation of this medication can trigger mood disturbances such as extreme shifts in personality, paranoia, and irritability.
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Mitchelâs response was disconcerting.
Receiving this answer, Arianaâs mind immediately connected Theodoreâs erratic behavior and peculiar displays.
After a brief pause, she tentatively ventured, âCould the withdrawal reactions from the drug be responsible for extreme possessiveness or controlling tendencies?â
Pondering for a moment, Mitchel nodded in contemplation.
âIt is indeed plausible.
Ordinary individuals may experience some negative and eccentric emotions and desires, but they typically remain within manageable boundaries.
However, the components of this medication disrupt self-control, eradicating emotional boundaries and amplifying existing negative emotions.
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As Mitchel spoke, Ariana began to piece together the puzzle
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Theodoreâs automatic response in the hospital when he retrieved the medication hinted at a long-standing reliance and the likelihood of numerous side effects.
And when Horace saw this medicine, he repeatedly implored Theodore not to take it, indicating that they were already aware of its severe adverse effects and that Theodore had already developed a dependence and addiction to it, so he was very Likely to be withdrawing from it now.
Could Theodoreâs previous behavior, his surveillance methods, control desires, and extreme actions all be attributed to the medication, causing him to Lose control completely?
And judging by Mitchelâs tone, the side effects of this medication should be highly dangerous.
And yet, Theodore never truly harmed her.