Does this count as an emergency?

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I’ve been trying to get a drs appointment because I’ve been really struggling with anxiety the last 5/6 weeks.

Booking system is phone at 8 and once the appointments are gone it’s emergency appointments only. I’ve tried the last couple of days phoning dead on 8 and keeping trying till I get through. I’ve been told only book if it’s an emergency that day both times I’ve got through. If it’s the same tomorrow would I be unreasonable to say yes?

I’m struggling to cope. Tearful everyday, not sleeping, can’t eat because the thought of makes me feel sick. I haven’t said yes it’s an emergency so far because I don’t feel like I’m in immediate danger. I just want a bit of help and don’t know how much longer I can cope for.

Yanbu, its an emergency. Get yourself looked after. You are important. Your wellbeing and happiness is important.

Yes it is an emergency

YANBU. You also might want to think about finding your local IAPT service, you can normally self refer for problems like anxiety www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Psychological%20therapy%20(NHS%20IAPT)/LocationSearch/396

Yes I would say that is an emergency.

It's not just a 'oh I'm a bit worried and maybe I should speak to my Dr and see what they say', it's drastically affecting you.

Being tearful and unable to eat every day needs seeing to before it escalates to something even more serious.

Good luck op x

Thank you. If I don’t get a normal appointment tomorrow I’ll ask for an emergency one. I haven’t wanted to take one and then be thought of as wasting time if it’s not really an emergency.

I’ll look at the link posted above too, thanks .

Tried the website and it said it’s experiencing technical difficulties. I’ll look again later on today.

Have a look for your areas NHS talking therapies. I’ve accessed it and the (privately run ) service has been quite good.

I hope you feel better soon. You are not alone, many people are struggling with life/2020.

I’m sending you a PM

How are you this afternoon?

I’m a bit better, thanks for asking @AntiSocialDistancer. @Phoenix21 was kind enough to find the local talk therapies self referral form for me and I’ve got an appointment booked in for a few weeks time. I’m going to try the drs again tomorrow to see if I can get something to help until then.

Brilliant. Its so tough to advocate for yourself when youre at your lowest ebb so bloody well done

Can you go on your surgeries website and fill in an “econsult” form?
My surgery is like yours where you have to call at 8, but recently they have started this system where you submit your issue and then a doctor or nurse is guaranteed to call you by 6pm the following day.
I submitted one last week and the doc rang me by lunchtime.

Thanks everyone. I’ve managed to get a phone appointment today, just waiting for the dr to call.

Great! Good luck