I'm terrified I have CFS/ME and I don't know what to do

It started in February, I was studying for mock exams and incredibly stressed, then I went out drinking one night and haven't been the same since.

I woke up deluded and light headed, not like a hangover, painless and weak. Physically tired constantly though that's just from lack of sleep, but the worst bit about it is insane head fog. Existing with it is so horrible, I barely feel any emotion any more and can't even stress or feel sad. but the worst bit is the fact I don't even feel tired whatsoever mentally, like I'm constantly on an energy drink or hyperaroused even when resting or literally remaining bedridden for the equivalent of 4 days. Sometimes I get a sore throat though not often and I used to work out up until this started placing strain on my studies.

Now it is worth noting I have had struggles with depression and anxiety before, and we are currently looking at anti depressants and anti stress medicines. Simultaneously I have had final A levels looming for almost a year, so it'd be understandable if that was the cause of some anxiety, yet it feels like this is borderline constant and I can't get rid of it even when distracting myself.

The worst bit about it is the fact that my studies are being disrupted as I can't concentrate as I constantly feel dissociated and mentally clouded.

I've also has constant cramping in my body, particularly my rear deltoids and neck, though I have had some in the lower back.

Simultaneously it gets much worse whenever I try to think or do work.

I am definately very tired, but my problem is finding out whether the tiredness is the cause or the result of my symptoms and if so what is causing the tiredness.

I hope its anxiety or severe Depression but I can't lie, my hope is wavering.

Any support would be helpful, and I can take a bad outlook I just need pointers and a direction because I'm lost otherwise.

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