Talk to your GP if anxiety is affecting your daily life or is causing you distress.
What to expect at your GP appointment
Your GP may ask you questions about:
- any physical or psychological symptoms
- how long you've had them
- your worries, fears and emotions
- your personal life
You may find it difficult to talk about your feelings, emotions and personal life. But it's important that your GP understands your symptoms and circumstances. They can then make the correct diagnosis.
Your GP may do a physical examination or blood tests.
These can rule out other conditions that may be causing your symptoms, such as:
- anaemia - a deficiency in iron or vitamin B12 and folate
- an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
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