yougetthesmiles...and Ceaser - Way to go for speaking up on this and you are NOT alone is right. Our minds can really do funny things to us and it's important that you DO get treated before it affects your body. I'm the kind of person that believes if a medication will help TAKE IT. At least try it....many people don't believe in drugs but in some cases they can change your life. It's really worth a try - in the worst case - you can always discontinue them if you find they don't help.
I can't understand what that feels like but lately do know what extreme stress can do to you. Dealing with my husband's illness these days is getting harder and harder and I have physical problems due to the stress. IF I had the money or insurance - you can bet I'd be at the doctor. (Especially since one of the worst symptoms is my hair falling out by the handfuls)
Lack of sleep - headaches - tiredness - weak muscles - all are symptoms of stress or anxiety.
Asking for help and admitting you need it is the biggest step.....GOOD LUCK to you guys !!