My anxiety

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I was told at xmas that i had anxiety and depression, now i hate accepting or asking for a sicknote from doctor!
Anyway, my anxiety is more health related, scared and constantly worried about catching something, especially a sickness bug. I also worry about a serious accident happening while my husband is going/coming home from work or at work. Its caused me to be anxious at being out of the house too long or sometimes not leaving the house... now i have kids, and i know its not healthy for them 😢 this anxiety also makes me run to the loo, i can't hold it either so getting to the loo quickly is important ( for those wondering, a poo)
I now have been of work since xmas and i know i'm not ready to go back yet, but its getting to the point that i'm scared of going to the doctors just incase their funny with me, or won't give me a sicknote.
I have an appointment at 4 this afternoon to speak to them again, and i'm really nervous about asking for another sicknote... can they deny one? Can anyone give me some advice on what i should do, or how to calm down more... pulling my hair our here

It can be difficult to communicate well with a doctor when you're discussing anxiety or depression-related issues, particularly when it's such a short appointment. At therapy appointments, they spend a long time just putting you at your ease and helping to open up the communication channels. So in a 10 min appointment, it is difficult.

I think the key thing is getting the right treatment and help, and the sick note if needed is secondary to this.

It may help for you to write down a list of your points as you've explained above, starting with the issue about increasing anxiety over visiting the GP and coping with the appointment itself. Then you can hand this over rather than having to verbally explain everything.

Try and remember that most GPs are good listeners and want to help you. Also they regularly deal with people who are very anxious, upset, tearful etc etc. You are not alone!