Hi Jen
it's ok. and you are not alone - many of us have trouble with needing approval from family, in certain areas or in general. i just hate that it gets in the way of one's health.

i know you can't help it.
i am glad you are seeing a doc this afternoon that has been good to you. i hope she will be helpful again. check in when you want and let us know how things went.
take care.
~ waves ~