Hi Bamboo .... I care about you too.

By talking, and writing where people will read it, you will be heard. I agree that not everyone will be the right person to 'hear' you though. I like the suggestions that the others here have given you about who you can try to talk to. Just don't give up.

Do call your doctor's office and explain that you really must see your doctor sooner. I know I have had to be more assertive to feel I was being heard when the receptionist/nurse tried to say "there, there ... it will be OK" and I KNEW it just wasn't that simple! They can't read your mind though so you must be prepared to say the words to be able to get the help you need.

I hope you come back to read these replies so you know we care and we want to know how you are doing.

Take care, Bamboo.

p.s. Barb, I like your tree photo. Is that you?? Very cool tree.