Worried to ask for gp line

[JacktomyDaniel]

I am not well. Have suffered chronic anxiety since age 14 (now 32)
Teach all day - primary and have 2 kids under 5.
My closest friend is on end of life care for cancer. My home is a mess. My finances are a mess. I cry all day. Even at work silly things make me cry. I'm well organised and planned.
I need to be off. I need time to be me. To sort my life out and make a plan of how to move forwards.
Is this all I need to say to GP? I'm so worried they'll say no. I need this. I only want a few weeks. I know that work usually keeps me focused and stable. Right now I've nothing left to give though. I'm exhausted, depressed (already max dose antidepressant) and in desperate need of time to gather my thoughts. My boss is supportive of this.
Does anyone have any advice on what to say or how to ask? My anxiety is on overdrive thinking they'll refuse

Also I've never had so much as a day off in 12 years for this.

Just be honest and say you are struggling to cope with being in work. I had to do this once, I didn't ask to be signed off but told the GP I was finding it really hard to cope with work ontop of what I was going through and the GP suggested signing me off. I don't think they generally say no.

It is all you need to say OP. Make an appointment and take a bit of paper with a couple of points you've said in your post, in case you feel overwhelmed, it'll help.

Look after yourself, and take the time xx

Thank you. They aren't seeing anyone face to face so will be a call. Not sure why but that makes me feel more anxious.
I do really appreciate the replies x

I am a GP... I would be suggesting time off before you got half way through your post.
Please don't be anxious, write out what you want to say.
I usually ask patients what they are going to do to change things.. I don't like signing people off for weeks at a time with no real plan... But you can say quite rightly you need some time to rest a bit, and make a plan for coping longer term
Good luck OP..

Thank you so much @Theredjellybean. That makes me a little more confident to call. X

The hardest bit is making the appointment/setting up the call. All the overthinking before hand is crippling. Take a deep breath and do it. Once you have got to the point of no return the words will come.

I ve been there.

Best wishes X

Firstly you can self certify for a week and then during that week when you have got less on you can speak to your GP at your own convenience.
I have been in a similar position, I listed how I felt and said I am so overwhelmed I need a rest. And they gave me a sick note as a "prescription for a rest".

Thank you everyone. I got a 2week line and I've to call back to review just before then. Felt great yesterday and rock bottom today so I think the adrenaline has worn off.