The Appointment

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I was hanging out at the Doctor's office waiting for some test results and another patient out in waiting room came sat next to me. I was reading a magazine and she said “Excuse me, there is something you must know.” I was taken a little off guard. I didn’t recognize the woman. I didn’t want to appear rude or insensitive. I said, “Well, if it is something you think I must know, go right ahead.” “You are suffering greatly from mental fatigue. If you don’t make some changes right away you are bound for more misery than you have ever experienced before.” And then she just stared at me. I really didn’t know what to say. The longer I remained silent the closer she leaned in. “Oh, well thank you for that information. Right now I am feeling like I need a little more personal space.” I moved down a chair and put my bag in between us. I guess I should have built a brick wall because she didn’t recognize or acknowledge that I was putting distance between us for a reason. “You don’t understand. I can see it in your eyes, your hair and even your tone. You are suffering and I need to help you.” “I’ll tell you what. When I am called back to finish up with the physician I will let her know of your concern. In the meantime, perhaps a little quiet meditation would help. (I know nothing really about meditation, but I was getting desperate.) “I have to help you.” That was it. I was done. I walked up to the reception desk and said, “Please let Jeanette know that I had to leave, she can call me at home with the results.” I looked and the woman was standing right next to me. My irritation suddenly turned to anger. “Lady, you are correct. I am mentally fatigued and if you don’t get away from me and stay away from me, I am going to snap and take it out on you. I make a quick exit and took off in the car. I went the long way home because I was a little concerned she might be following me. Here’s the sad part. I am still a little concerned because I really don’t understand mental fatigue. So she won. I am going to have to look it up, learn about and check it out. It is the only way to get it out of my head. I swear, I should never look anyone in the eyes and smile. It seems to empower them right into my space!