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Seeing GP about Anxiety

Hello. I'm just wondering, has anyone seen the GP about anxiety? I'm finding myself randomly shaking, twitching etc... I'm not sure if it's nervousness but it might be. I think sometimes things trigger the anxiety. What happens if you do? Do they refer you or do they just provide medicine on the spot?
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Shazzarr
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If you're having such problems speak to your GP. If it effects your life were you can't function they refer you- but it's only if you want to be referred. They can give medicine if you ask about it and if they feel as though you need it.
Only a specialist can help you with the problems you're experiencing.
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Nyxii
In the last 6-8 weeks I had approached my GP about similar issues.

I rarely feel anxious, twitchy, etc and with not being able to explain why, I was unsure in explaining this to my GP. They were very helpful though, I had other symptoms since the anxiety started including being hot & sweaty (put it down to the nervous feelings).

As usual, he asked questions about my lifestyle, any medications, stresses and such... long story short, he ordered some blood tests for me & turn out I have an over-active thyroid which is why I had all them symptoms (and some more that I didn't think were related).

Not to suggest that you will have an over-active thyroid too but like you mention, there could well be something going on to trigger you symptoms. As soon as the results were back, I got a referral to an endocrinologist & prescribed a beta-blocker to lower the anxiety (and body heat) whilst I wait on my appointment. Go see your GP & good luck :smile:
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Original post by Nyxii
In the last 6-8 weeks I had approached my GP about similar issues.

I rarely feel anxious, twitchy, etc and with not being able to explain why, I was unsure in explaining this to my GP. They were very helpful though, I had other symptoms since the anxiety started including being hot & sweaty (put it down to the nervous feelings).

As usual, he asked questions about my lifestyle, any medications, stresses and such... long story short, he ordered some blood tests for me & turn out I have an over-active thyroid which is why I had all them symptoms (and some more that I didn't think were related).

Not to suggest that you will have an over-active thyroid too but like you mention, there could well be something going on to trigger you symptoms. As soon as the results were back, I got a referral to an endocrinologist & prescribed a beta-blocker to lower the anxiety (and body heat) whilst I wait on my appointment. Go see your GP & good luck :smile:


I dunno about the anxiety, but I've definitely had problems for a long time. I'm in my 20s now and I had problems since I was a kid. So I dunno. I'm a bit scared about seeing my GP.
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Kittiara
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Original post by Anonymous
I dunno about the anxiety, but I've definitely had problems for a long time. I'm in my 20s now and I had problems since I was a kid. So I dunno. I'm a bit scared about seeing my GP.


I think most people are scared/nervous about seeing their GP about potential mental health related issues. It's often not pleasant to talk about them, and they can be difficult to explain.

The thing is, the longer you wait, the longer you're likely to worry about it all, and from what you say, time isn't making it any better. This isn't a passing thing.

There are lots of people who suffer from anxiety. It's nothing to be ashamed about, or worried about going to the doctor for. They'll have had similar discussions with other patients. I know that it's different when it's you having to have that conversation, but still, it's one of those things that has to happen and it's best to get it over and done with so that you can get some help.

Besides, it may not be anxiety. Like another poster said, it could be something physical, rather than mental, and you won't know until you go in.

As for medication/referrals - that will all depend on what you and your GP both think is best.

Good luck, OP. Remember - it's only a ten minute chat, which will fly by, but it can make all the difference!
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betsickles
You should definitely go! I went just for confirmation of having social anxiety, as I'd basically already diagnosed myself. It ended up that my doctor also has SA so it was very helpful to talk to him and he gave me some 'panic' pills, or so I call them, which also help! I hope you get it sorted, but you should go as that's what they are there for


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