Announcer - A guy goes in for a 6 month checkup with his general practitioner. The doctor looks over the lab results, listens to the guys heart and asks:
Doctor - Your lab results look great. So how are you feeling?
Guy - Well, except for a few minor aches and pains, I'm feeling great.
Doctor - So I'll see you again in 6 months.
Guy - Great. but I do have a problem that you might be able to help me with.
Doctor - So what's the problem?
Guy - Well, my problem is more one of a mental nature.
Doctor - Have you noticed memory loss?
Guy - Oh, no. Not at all.
Doctor - Well then what seems to be the problem?
Guy - Could you recommend a physiatrist to help me with my problem?
Doctor - Certainly. Here's the number of a colleague of mine. He's the best. Give him a call.
Guy - Thanks, doctor. And I'll see you in 6 months, if I am able.
Announcer - So the guy makes an appointment with the psychiatrist. Weeks later they meet.
Psychiatrist - Good afternoon. You were referred by my colleague. Did he detect a problem?
Guy - No. I asked him for the referral.
Psychiatrist - What makes you feel you need a consultation with a psychiatrist?
Guy - Well I am not sure about what I should do going forward. You see, I have this problem.
Psychiatrist - Your problem. OK. Now we are getting somewhere. How can I help you?
Guy - I am not sure you can help.
Psychiatrist - Let me try. First is this a problem about your job?
Guy - No
Psychiatrist - Family?
Guy - No
Psychiatrist - Money?
Guy - No
Psychiatrist - Pets?
Guy - No.
Psychiatrist - Well let's not waste time guessing at $325 per hour. What is your problem?
Guy - My problem is quite personal.
Psychiatrist - And this problem which you ca not seem to speak about needs an answer?
Guy - Oh yes. And quickly.
Psychiatrist - So?
Guy - Well let me ask you a few questions that will help me know if you are the right person to help me.
Guy - That's not the way this works.
Guy - Well it is my $325.
Psychiatrist - OK
Guy - Are you a stamp collector, by any chance?
Psychiatrist - Yes, since childhood.
Guy - I suppose your collection is quite extensive.
Psychiatrist - Yes. My occupation permits me to obtain some wonderful items to be added to my collection.
Guy - Great. You might be just the right person to help me find an answer to my problem.\
Psychiatrist - I don't see how my stamp collecting could help you to find an answer to your problem.
Guy - Well, that's just it. A true stamp collector with analytical training of the mind might be the only person to help me with my problem.
Psychiatrist - So what is the question you have that demands an answer that only a health care professional can answer?
Guy - Here's my problem. Should I collect mint or used?
Psychiatrist - So that's your question that demands an answer. OK. I'd say, mint is the way to go.
Guy - I figured that is what you would say, so I have a follow-up question.
Psychiatrist - What's that?
Guy - Should I collect never hinged, hinged, lightly hinged, no gum, degummed, disturbed bum, gum skips, hinge remnants, glazed gum or dull gum? You can see my problem.
Psychiatrist - I see this question of yours will take a few more sessions to resolve. How's next two Tuesdays at 2PM for double sessions?
guy - That would be great.
Psychiatrist - OK. Se you then.