The only person you MAY have to explain the appt to is your husband. And that's out of respect and to keep him in the loop...but advising is NOT the same thing as 'asking permission' so remember, that's not what you're doing. He is already aware that you are suffering...whether he wants to admit it or not. At this point, you're only responsibility is to tell him you feel it's time that you speak to someone about the issues, he no doubt has noticed (that you did not outright explain) that you don't have any other requests of him, except that he support your desire to feel less stressed. That's it.

For everyone else, they need only know you have an appointment that requires your time (in case your parents will be requested to watch your child a little longer/until your husband picks her up) and that's it. If they want to know what that is, simply pull a 'miss manners'....said with a smile, "Your concern is unneccesary, but thank you! I'll return when I'm done or (insert hubbys name) will pick up our daughter at (insert time)."

Remember, this is about you, and is no ones business but yours and your husbands. One hurdle at a time....Btw...practice saying that in the mirror if you have to, until you can get it past your teeth without fear...to where it feels almost rote. I had to do so...and it was infinately helpful when I had to use it on MY family.

Take care...