How do i go about speaking to my GP about my anxiety?

Hi,

I am 21 and male, i live in the UK for reference.

I have been speaking with a close friend recently and they are seriously advising that i consider medication for my anxiety.

I want to hear from people who have gone through with that, how did you explain it to your gp? What did you have to go through to start getting medicated? What sort of things do they ask? Just any advice or how your personal experience was would help me.

Thank you!