I know how hard it is with work but I guess I just rationalised it that I had to put me first and worry about work second, it's really hard because it's not in my nature to do that normally, I am getting better.
I hear you about work people being overly involved I still haven't figured out how to avoid this as it is really hard to ask for so much time off with out some sort of explanation.
It is even worse because now all of my work mates ask me so when is testing day? I know they mean well but come off it extra pressure here!!!!!I don't need it!!!! I have tried the tact that unless i say otherwise just assume that it hasn't taken. I will tell everybody when it has worked in my own good time.
It was really hard with my M/C as this happened at work and I left in tears.