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not likely but possible in small number of people.
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I heard he only got into Chinese University at 3rd attempt. I
admire that he would persevere and pursue his study.
In the letter, in remarks about outward bound he purports
to quote someone else.
To Mr. Litton
When I say stress, it depends on how the person perceives it.
In this case, stress of posting to Yaumati is perceived as anxiety provoking
and produces feeling of insecurity.
Courtroom can be strange enviroment and probing by counsel under
stern eye of bench is stressful.
I have been sitting in Court 3 days so I have been under stress
but not for long.
We all have bad thoughts but we can resist them but some people
are weakened and can no longer resist.
Yaumati.
LIU died 26/7. Had been working as Executive Officer II in In 1st 2 weeks much smaller responsibility. Letter expressing
anxiety and security was dated July 4.
I
I think workload at that time comparatively speaking quite small - but before he took up full job he expressed insecurity and anxiety.
base evidence on the letter and evidence by some other witnesses. His father to
us that he appeared to be more quiet than usual, and
in his office.
he said when he took over full job all the time he was
When I mention anxiety after examination I speak generally everyone I expect to be anxious about result.
I do not know when his examination results came out.
Physiological response to anxiety may carry over for some time.
When someone
Our mind does not fit the way most of us think. There is a disease called promotion neurosis.
worked very hard for promotion and when he gets to verge of success he
might have a breakdown.
LIU Ping Hon was not suffering from nervous breakdown.
Q. Anyone in the world who takes responsibility is liable to emotional
stress.
A. For some, taking responsibility may lead to tension. For some it may
rot.
Q. Nothing to indicate that LIU was more liable to yield to a suicidal
impulse than anyone else in court.
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