At the risk of sounding like someone who says 'me, too!', well . . . me too.

The advice about the doctor, while you may dislike having to make another trip to the doctor, is good advice. Don't put it off. I wasted far too much time 'putting it off', and now I'm having a hell of a time fighting my way out.

You sound like you have a lot of good people around you. Don't forget that. And take your friend's advice.