Why Are People Still Questioning #ZhaoLusi’s Recovery? I can’t believe this needs to be said, but here we are.
“Why doesn’t #ZhaoLusi need a cane anymore? Why can she speak and walk now—just 10 weeks later? Is it just acting?
If you’ve been asking these questions, it’s time to educate yourself on Dissociative Conversion Disorder (DCD).
Articles are circulating after Zhao Lusi was seen visiting and doing public welfare work in Tibet, with some questioning how she has gone from using a wheelchair just a month ago to now walking unassisted. I’m beyond annoyed and dumbfounded. The fact that people are even writing things like this proves how little awareness there is about mental health disorders like DCD, a condition that explains exactly why her symptoms could change over time.
Let me give you some background so you don’t embarrass yourselves further by speaking without understanding the condition.
DCD is a real and recognized medical condition where a person experiences neurological symptoms—such as functional motor impairment (paralysis-like symptoms), difficulty walking, muscle weakness, slurred speech, or trouble speaking—without an identifiable physical cause. These symptoms result from a disruption in brain-body communication, often triggered by stress or trauma, rather than from structural damage or disease. The severity and duration of symptoms vary—some cases resolve within days or weeks, while others persist for months or even years. Symptoms can also fluctuate, meaning someone who struggled with mobility or speech one day may appear to function normally the next. This is entirely possible and completely normal for someone with DCD, just like in Zhao Lusi’s case.
She wasn’t diagnosed with a stroke, as many assumed. Her condition affects brain-body communication but does not involve permanent nerve damage or lesions, which is why she can improve over time with the right treatment and recovery process. She bravely shared her trauma and experiences to help people understand what she was going through, yet some are still disregarding that and jumping straight to “Why doesn’t she need crutches anymore? Why can she speak or walk now—only after a few weeks? Did she fake it? Did she exaggerate the severity of her health condition earlier this year?” Are you serious? Can you hear yourself? You might dislike Lusi that much to judge her, but what about others who experience the same condition? Having a mental health condition doesn’t mean someone is permanently non-functional.
Too often, conditions like DCD are dismissed as being “faked” or “psychosomatic,” when in reality, they reflect a genuine disruption in brain-body communication. Instead of assuming that someone has exaggerated their condition, people need education, not ignorance. Dismissing or questioning someone’s recovery based on limited observations only reinforces the stigma surrounding mental health.
And that stigma is exactly what #ZhaoLusi is fighting against—bravely standing up in a world where mental health is still misunderstood and stigmatized. She deserves better than this.
a public welfare slow-paced variety show specially designed for #zhaolusi
"take one step at a time — this time, follow lusi
step into nature, into the countryside, into the crowd, and into the heart. to see the children eager to grow and those who stay true to their purpose. in the faint light, discover courage. in moving forward, feel warmth.
through a journey of courage, warmth, and healing, grow and heal together by living, empathising, and walking alongside ordinary people. find the courage to face the world once again.
小小的勇气 (a little courage) belongs to lusi — she accompanies, listens, and turns warmth into strength a little courage belongs to you and me — bravery doesn’t have to be grand, but it’s enough to light the way ahead.
From cooking, room cleaning to coloring her friends' hair, I'm glad Lusi is spending her time with the people she loves. I'm so happy she's sharing these little tidbits of her life with us! Keep smiling, baobei!
“Why doesn’t #ZhaoLusi need a cane anymore? Why can she speak and walk now—just 10 weeks later? Is it just acting?
If you’ve been asking these questions, it’s time to educate yourself on Dissociative Conversion Disorder (DCD).
Articles are circulating after Zhao Lusi was seen visiting and doing public welfare work in Tibet, with some questioning how she has gone from using a wheelchair just a month ago to now walking unassisted. I’m beyond annoyed and dumbfounded. The fact that people are even writing things like this proves how little awareness there is about mental health disorders like DCD, a condition that explains exactly why her symptoms could change over time.
Let me give you some background so you don’t embarrass yourselves further by speaking without understanding the condition.
DCD is a real and recognized medical condition where a person experiences neurological symptoms—such as functional motor impairment (paralysis-like symptoms), difficulty walking, muscle weakness, slurred speech, or trouble speaking—without an identifiable physical cause. These symptoms result from a disruption in brain-body communication, often triggered by stress or trauma, rather than from structural damage or disease. The severity and duration of symptoms vary—some cases resolve within days or weeks, while others persist for months or even years. Symptoms can also fluctuate, meaning someone who struggled with mobility or speech one day may appear to function normally the next. This is entirely possible and completely normal for someone with DCD, just like in Zhao Lusi’s case.
She wasn’t diagnosed with a stroke, as many assumed. Her condition affects brain-body communication but does not involve permanent nerve damage or lesions, which is why she can improve over time with the right treatment and recovery process. She bravely shared her trauma and experiences to help people understand what she was going through, yet some are still disregarding that and jumping straight to “Why doesn’t she need crutches anymore? Why can she speak or walk now—only after a few weeks? Did she fake it? Did she exaggerate the severity of her health condition earlier this year?” Are you serious? Can you hear yourself? You might dislike Lusi that much to judge her, but what about others who experience the same condition? Having a mental health condition doesn’t mean someone is permanently non-functional.
Too often, conditions like DCD are dismissed as being “faked” or “psychosomatic,” when in reality, they reflect a genuine disruption in brain-body communication. Instead of assuming that someone has exaggerated their condition, people need education, not ignorance. Dismissing or questioning someone’s recovery based on limited observations only reinforces the stigma surrounding mental health.
And that stigma is exactly what #ZhaoLusi is fighting against—bravely standing up in a world where mental health is still misunderstood and stigmatized. She deserves better than this.
Please, EDUCATE YOURSELVES!
🎥 youtu.be/Qge7c_LI7Kg?si…
( Check the comments section on the YT video to see how real it is. )
https://x.com/itsmejodiiii/status/1895084548523991422?s=46
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a public welfare slow-paced variety show specially designed for #zhaolusi
"take one step at a time — this time, follow lusi
step into nature, into the countryside, into the crowd, and into the heart. to see the children eager to grow and those who stay true to their purpose. in the faint light, discover courage. in moving forward, feel warmth.
through a journey of courage, warmth, and healing, grow and heal together by living, empathising, and walking alongside ordinary people. find the courage to face the world once again.
小小的勇气 (a little courage) belongs to lusi — she accompanies, listens, and turns warmth into strength
a little courage belongs to you and me — bravery doesn’t have to be grand, but it’s enough to light the way ahead.
with a little courage, let’s walk hand in hand and see the light of the world."
https://x.com/wonwoncity/status/1893970192532992437?s=46
From cooking, room cleaning to coloring her friends' hair, I'm glad Lusi is spending her time with the people she loves. I'm so happy she's sharing these little tidbits of her life with us! Keep smiling, baobei!
https://x.com/itsmejodiiii/status/1893002176915517827?s=46
I think she’s cursed 🥲
And someone said bellow she was 19 yo, and he was 15yo when they first met..