Anxiety, stress or something else

[NoisyLittleLion]

I've been struggling emotionally since September last year. I think it has stemmed from the death of my Dear Auny who was like my grandmother, we were incredibly close.
I'm frequently bursting into tears, mainly at work, the main cause of this is changes to my rota alongside trying to meet childcare obligations, coupled with the fact these changes are often at short notice.
I'm struggling to get to sleep or if I do manage to sleep I often wake and then can't fall back asleep. So the lack of sleep isn't helping.
I have made a gp appointment, but I'm terrified, what do I say? What is the gp likely to ask me?

Oh you poor thing. Your GP will be fine. Imagine how many times she or he have heard what you are going to say! Loads and loads of times. Nothing is going to shock them. You sound like you have mild depression.
It is important to tell your GP the truth as they have to make a diagnosis. You will probably be offered some sleeping tablets so that your sleeping pattern can be re-established and maybe some ant- depressants.
They are not long term treatments so accept them and then when you feel better you can discuss coming off them.
You may be offered counselling and CBT ( Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and pointed in the direction of a Mindfulness course.
You are in illustrious company suffering from depression, so don't feel ashamed and get well soon.