I am really mad and need some sholders to lean on

Hi everyone. I had posted that I had been sick and went to work last week. I am still sick and have had a few flare ups at the same time. I noticed last evening that when I moved around I was having a hard time catching my breath. Even when sitting I am finding it difficult to breath. I don't know what is causing it although I have my suspicions, I told my husband last night that I was worried and the only thing he seemed to care about was me going to work. I called and made an appointment for the Dr today and they couldn't get me in untill 2:10 and I have to be at work at 2:00. So I called and spoke with the nurse on duty and she was about as rude as could be. I explained to her what was going on and all she said was why did I wait untill today. I tryed to explain that last night was when I started noticing the problem. And then she said so you will be in for work after your appointment. I can't even move around the house without running out of breathe and feeling weak. And no one seems to care. The only thing I keep hearing is work work work. I am a strong person but I am not that strong. I worked while sick last weekend and I barely made it through that. How on earth am I saposed to pick residents up and go up and down the halls when I can't even breathe right? Sorry to vent so much. I just feel like no one really cares that I am sick and that I haven't gotten better. I don't even know what to do now. Thanks for the ears, I'm just needed some support

It is always hard when people don't understand when we don't feel well. I have found, over the years, that less information shared with others is far better than more. Too much detail is not helpful in these situations. Perhaps you are telling them more than they need to know?

A simple statement is best here. "Hey, I will be late today due to an emergency appointment. I apologize, but this is what was available. I will be in by (whenever) or I will call if I am to be late." Your co-workers do not need to know the specifics, the problem, or how long it has been going on.

Also, in your field, I assume your being late means that someone will have to stay late or the residents are uncovered until you get there. And, given the flu season, this calling in sick or coming in late is likely happening a lot. In these situations, your co-workers are more concerned with coverage than they are with your health. And that is as it should be. They are not friends, but co-workers.

As for the hubby, men tend to be problem solvers. Health and emotional problems are harder for them to deal with-appointments and real-life solutions are their strength. It may be he was trying to be supportive, just not int he way you wanted him to be.