i feel a little better now, less anxious than i did. maybe it was something to do with thumping the pillows.
Thumping pillows is a great therapy because it helps to relieve anger, tension and frustration without causing any harm. It's good exercise too so it eases anxiety symptoms because it helps us to forget them so we don't feel so ill because we're not dwelling on them.
Being under too much stress both at home and at work is a dangerous combination because you're not having any relaxation time. This can lead to burn out and your anxiety could take control of your life.
What you've been experiencing is a warning to say you're close to your limit so be very careful how much more stress you allow on your shoulders.
I'm only saying this because of my own experiences when overload made me very ill.
If you can't ease your stresses in your admirable job then try to find ways to ease pressures at home. Ask your partner to help you out for a while with chores so you have time to chill out and "relax" and don't be afraid to ask them!
Also as the others have suggested, take up a hobby you enjoy. It'll help you to switch off from your stresses so keep worries under control.
You'll be fine just as long as you take heed of the warning signs that you're under too much stress.