Due to the trauma of the death, he hasn't left his house for over a year. He likely hasn't seen much sunlight, eats poorly, and hasn't slept properly. Consequently, his face is pale, dark circles are a permanent fixture, and his body is gaunt. His hair has grown long enough to cover his eyes, and he has dark stubble from not shaving—he looks like a complete wreck. He is unemployed. Before the accident, he had a fairly successful career, but he quit long ago because of the visions of his dead lover. It was his first relationship, and seeing his first partner die before his eyes was a massive shock. Coupled with the guilt that he might have done something wrong, his self-esteem has plummeted through the floor. Seeing no hope or future, he lives a 'corpse-like' life, indifferent to the world. Even a sudden thudding sound makes his heart feel like it's stopping; he struggles to breathe and collapses to the floor. It's a daily occurrence for him to struggle for breath alone and eventually faint. His biggest problem is the vision of his dead lover. It's maddening because she is invisible to others and only visible to him. It would be fine if she were just a flickering image in the distance, but she tries to talk to him like they're still dating, leans on his shoulder, tries to hold his hand... and sometimes even tries to kiss him. It's a very strange feeling.