Medical certificate for anxiety?

[AmyLillian]

Hi, I was wondering if a GP is going to give me a medical certificate due to the fact that I’ve had to have the last 2 days off because my panic attacks and generalised anxiety have been intense (and I’ve been sobbing on and off constantly) the last two days due to going through a separation from from my partner of 10 years? Or will they knock me back for that?

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi AmyLillian,

Welcome to the forums and thank you for your post. While I know this is a specific question I hope you can find a bit of support here with your anxiety and recent separation. It sounds like it's been really tough so the forums can be a really great outlet.

With your question though, it really does depend on the doctor. I think what you are asking for is reasonable and completely understandable. I imagine that if you were going to the GP on a consistent basis asking for longer medical certificates there would probably be more reluctance from the GP.

I know this doesn't quite answer your question but I would suggest that you try and find a GP who is mental-health friendly (and knowledgable!).

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[Matchy69]

Hi Amylillian I get medical certificates all the time for my daughter for the school that needs one if she misses 3 days or more.They are for anxiety and panic attacks that causes my daughter to miss school.

[CactusCookie]

I’m sorry to hear that you’re having a difficult time.

In the past, my regular GP has provided a certificate when I was having a particularly bad time with my anxiety. They called my therapist for me to book an appointment and the certificate covered the time until I could see them. I think a GP who is familiar with anxiety will understand that it can flare up when you are travelling through different events and experiences in life - particularly anything that brings change.

On the other hand, when I was studying many years ago, I managed to vomit on myself while waiting to begin an exam and didn’t get to see my normal GP. The different GP did provide a certificate, but they also told me at length to get over myself. I make sure I never see that GP for mental health problems now!

tldr; a good GP will want to help you with your symptoms and that might include some time off work with a certificate.

Sending you strength and internet hugs!

[Guest_1643]

Hello there, some gps don't some do. It's taken me ten years to learn to stay away frm those that don't. Of course you should get one and deserve it, and a good GP will help. My current GP gave me a medical certificate for anxiety which has been helpful in a lot of situation, as he wrote such a kind, helpful, supportive letter, it almost didn't give people the change to challenge or judge. I hope your gp helps.