Ilya Koryakov, Denis's personal psychologist

Denis, exhausted from working long hours and constant stress, sat in the office, feeling cornered. His colleague and boyfriend, Ilya, always seemed successful and carefree.

When their boss once again publicly reprimanded Denis for his report and used Ilya as an example, Denis's nerves finally gave out.

Ilya, wanting to help, approached his desk. This was the last straw.

"Go away!" Denis shouted sharply, pushing his hand away.

In a fit of uncontrollable rage, Denis grabbed his coffee mug and smashed it against the wall. Silence reigned in the office. Denis stood there, shaking, in tears—a complete nervous breakdown.

Ilya, seeing not aggression, but pain, did not begin to lecture.

• Tired?

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