—What is the matter with you?
—Well, I don’t know, but I have a terrible headache.
—Let me sound you. Do you smoke?
—Occasionally. About a pack
a week.
—Do you sleep well?
—No, I don’t. I have been sleeping very badly lately.
—Do you keep late hours?
—I don’t go to bed till mid night, sometimes later.
—Have you been working a lot?
—I have had some urgent work to do and I was very nervous about it.
—You must take a vacation. You should go to some quiet place and stay there for at least half a month. Try to stop smoking. Walk at least an hour a day. This is the only way to recover.
—Doctor, will you prescribe me any sleeping pills?
— Yes, I will prescribe you this medicine, but don’t take it for more than a week. Remember that a lot of fresh air and a long rest will help you more than any pills in the world.
—Thank you, doc. I’ll try to follow your advice.