The Appointment

This isn’t treatment. It’s Russian roulette with my body.

I’m exhausted. I’m in pain. I can’t sleep. I can’t think straight. And every time I ask what’s wrong, I get a different answer.

[VISIBLE GOAL] — In 48 hours, I’m back in that doctor’s office. If I don’t have a better answer, I walk out with a prescription.

[00:10–00:35] — SET PIECE ESCALATION

My primary care says inflammation.

The specialist says hormones.

The internet says stress.

I change my diet. Track my sleep. Cut caffeine.

For two days, I feel better.

Then it crashes.

Pain back. Fog worse.

And I can already hear it —

“See? This is why we medicate.”

[00:35–00:45] — ALL IS LOST

And once I say yes…

Maybe this is just my life now.

Maybe this is as good as I’m ever going to feel.