[s5e23] Under My - Skin

: Believing the hallucinations are a symptom of his Vicodin addiction or lack of sleep, House attempts to "reset" his brain through insulin shock therapy .

While his team struggles with Penelope, House is losing a battle with his own mind. He is persistently haunted by the hallucination of , Wilson’s deceased girlfriend. [S5E23] Under My Skin

: To find the cause without killing her, the team must perform a high-stakes "stopped-heart" MRI. They eventually realize her symptoms are caused by gonorrhea , which she likely contracted from her boyfriend despite his denials. House’s Descent: The Ghost of Amber : Believing the hallucinations are a symptom of

The episode ends on a bittersweet note that is quickly shattered in the following season finale. House believes he is finally clean and has found a path toward a real relationship with Cuddy. However, it is later revealed that the entire night of detox and the intimate moment with Cuddy were part of a massive, elaborate . If you'd like to dive deeper, I can explore: The medical accuracy of Penelope's skin condition. : To find the cause without killing her,