I went to the doctor’s today to get my vaccines updated for Thailand.
Nurse: *big smile* “Okay! Now just a few routine questions for you. Over the last week, how often have you felt overwhelmed about something?”
Me: “Every day.”
Nurse: * smile slipping a little * “How many times this past week have you felt anxious, upset, or frustrated?”
Me: “Every day.”
Nurse: * looking concerned * “How many times this past week have you felt like things are out of your control?”
Me: “Just about…every day.”
Nurse: *looking vaguely panicked* “How many times this past week have you felt sad?”
Me: “I am a law student in the middle of finals.”
Probably not the best week to answer these questions.
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