Getting signed off work

[Funkyslippers]

I actually hate my job so much. I'm leaving in 4 weeks but I honestly don't think I can last that long. Nobody knows at work as I tend to just get on with it but today just became too much and I cried to a colleague who was really sweet. I have a GP appointment in 2 days but I'm wondering if they'll sign me off work for say a month if they just think I'm fed up at work? Do I need to be depressed to be signed off? I feel I will be ok if I can be at home but the stress and upset will start if I have to go back to work. Also if I'm signed off and don't go back I feel a bit disloyal by not raising the issues with my manager/HR but tbh I don't really want them to come up with solutions and there's probably not much they could do anyway. I just want out. Thanks for reading

Be careful in terms of your pay in your notice period. My previous employer would only pay SSP rather than the usual full pay if people went on sick in their notice period. Obviously that's employer specific but don't stuff yourself by mistake.

I'd be happy with just SSP tbh

The GP can sign you off for 'stress related reasons', I work in HR and I've seen that on fit notes before. I imagine the doctor would suggest some sort of medication or therapy referral.

Are you going on to a different job ? If so be careful as they may request references which could include disclosing sick time.

Yes I am going to a different job. All references have been done