How to get signed off work? Please help!

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Acknowledging that I am depressed, and wondering where to go from here.. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/feeling_depressed/3814409-acknowledging-that-i-am-depressed-and-wondering-where-to-go-from-here

Please see my previous thread for history.

I have just come home from work early. And have finally after all these months, have acknowledged that I am need of some time off. Work has been increasing stressful (I am an NHS frontline worker) and my working relationships are becoming more and more strained.
I feel I need space in order for it not to all come crashing down on me.
But despite my long history with depression, I have never taken any sick leave for it. How do you even approach your doctor for a letter/help with this?

Please help, I am on my knees. Thank you

Just call your GP and make an appointment. In that appointment, tell them that you need some time off work because of your MH issues and the increasingly stressful situation. IME they'll just ask you how long you want and do you the relevant paperwork.

It really won't be the big deal that your MH is making you think it might be.