Pills, Barking Dogs & One Sleep-Deprived Blonde

A tired blonde woman stumbled into the clinic, hair messy, slippers mismatched, and deep dark circles painted beneath her eyes like permanent makeup.

“Doctor,” she said between yawns, “I haven’t slept in days. Every night it’s the same—barking dogs, nonstop! I’ve tried everything… earplugs, white noise, counting sheep. Nothing works.”

The doctor, ever the professional, nodded thoughtfully and disappeared behind his desk. He returned moments later holding a small bottle.

“You’re in luck,” he said. “These are our strongest sleeping pills—totally safe and absolutely effective. You’ll be out like a light.”

Her eyes lit up with hope. “Really?”

“Guaranteed,” he smiled. “Take one before bed, and you’ll sleep through a thunderstorm.”

She grabbed the bottle like it was a golden ticket and practically floated out the door.

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A week later, she was back—looking worse than ever.

Her hair was messier, her eyes were puffier, and she looked like she’d gone three rounds with insomnia itself.

“Doctor,” she moaned, collapsing into the chair. “I’m more exhausted now than when I came in!”

He frowned. “But those are our best pills. They work wonders. Are you sure you took them as directed?”

She gave him a tired, half-dead stare.

“I tried,” she muttered. “But have you ever tried getting a hyperactive dog to swallow a pill at 3 AM?!”

Turns out… the doctor misunderstood the real patient. 😅
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