PremiumBlogNewsFAQ
Limited-Time Offer, this week only — Download the App

How do I tell a doctor I feel anxious?

Nov 5, 2026
Short answer

Use one sentence with a duration and a plain description: I've been feeling anxious most days for about six months, and it's affecting my sleep. Then add what you have stopped doing, because impact is how severity is assessed. You do not need a diagnosis, and you should not try to give yourself one.

Use one sentence with a duration and a plain description: I've been feeling anxious most days for about six months, and it's affecting my sleep. Then add what you have stopped doing, because impact is how severity is assessed. You do not need a diagnosis, and you should not try to give yourself one.

One sentence with a duration and a plain description, then what you have stopped doing. Impact is how severity gets assessed, and it is the detail most people leave out of an appointment that is short.

How to Talk with a Doctor in English About Anxiety and Low Mood →

Was this answer helpful?

Related questions

How do I give my address and postcode clearly?What will the restaurant ask me on the phone?What words do I use for low mood and sleep?What if I do not understand the answer?
App StoreGoogle Play