Doctor's Advice

Was sneezing badly ever since I stepped into the office today. Started to sniff also. Figured I should be showing the first signs of sickness. Wanted to work through the day but it was getting too irritating. Decided to see the doctor. (My new office is just 1 minute walk to the clinic anyway.)

Doctors always give the correct advice for our health problems. They are supposed to!

*** In Doctor's Room ***

Prawnkid :

Good afternoon Doc!

Doctor :

Yes. How can I help you?

Prawnkid :

I am feeling cold and have been sneezing non-stop since this morning. My throat feels dry. I have not been able to sleep for the past three weeks too. Not at least till 2am, sometimes 5 am.

*After usual open mouth 'Ah' test and temperature check*

Doctor :

You are suffering from normal cold. And sore throat I believe. (Actually I don't!!!)

As for your sleeping problem....are you stressed?

Prawnkid :

You mean stress causes that? (Actually I know :op) I'm not exactly stressed or depressed.

Doctor :

Do you bring work home?

Prawnkid :

No. Or rather I try not to. I don't really work at home much now. Anyway, I am on medication for a blood allergy and it causes drowsiness, so it helps me to sleep. But this is not a good solution because I do not want to be pills dependent. But I cannot sleep too little everyday as I need to work next day too.

Doctor :

Do you feel tired when you wake up? Some people do not need so much sleep, so it is OK.

Prawnkid :

Sometimes I am a little tired, but I have enough energy to last me through the day. But this is not good in the long run right? Sleeping really late (5am) and getting to work early in the morning. I try to rest on my bed but I cannot sleep. I just feel awake.

Doctor :

There's no point tossing and turning on the bed for 10 - 15 minutes. You will realise that you might as well get up. This is what you should do. If you are not tired, then DON'T SLEEP. Do whatever you want to do. Go to sleep only if you are tired. Your body will adjust itself.

Prawnkid :

Oh..............

Yes...that should solve the problem. Great! Thanks.

*applauding the FANTASTIC suggestion in my head*

*Bee Gees playing YOU WIN AGAIN in the background*