Claire Opens Up to Dr. Lim About Her PTSD - The Good Doctor

Why are there adult toys on my desk? I've heard good things about the llama, but online reviews aren't always accurate. Do you have a favorite? They're for Leah. Which one do you like the most, Claire? Uh, evidence suggests that trauma changes the way the brain works. An overactive amygdala can heighten someone's response to emotional stimuli, including fear. I think we should consider amygdala ablation for Ben. That's crazy. And completely outside the scope of our care. We're surgeons. We fix physiological problems, not mental ones. It is a physiological problem. His brain isn't functioning properly. If it was a tumor that was causing these reactions, you wouldn't hesitate to remove it. But there is no tumor. You're talking about inflicting damage on his brain. He could suffer a stroke, or come out in a coma, or not come out at all. If you use a stereotactic laser approach rather than an open craniotomy, you would greatly reduce the risk. This is not your case. You cannot jump into this one because you don't want to do the one assigned to you. Which is to teach. Which you've made my problem just like you made Leah's birthday gifts my problem. You need to grow up and accept some responsibility. I was diagnosed with PTSD last year. I kept it mainly private. Melinda's really helped me through it. It was nice to have a friend to lean on. So if you need one... I feel...off. Disconnected. Like I can't catch my breath. But, if it comes with a job, I'll get over it. It's Ben.