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I've had my share- started when I was about 20. Thing is, I didn't even know what it was or identify it. I let it get to the point of debilitation around the age of 24. If someone cut me off or was rude or I screwed something up, my heart rate would FIRE up, and I would get 'shaky' as you describe, and I can tell you what I have learned.
When you are stressed/depressed enough, your body reacts PHYSICALLY. When that happens, it freaks you out mentally even more. It cycles into horror. You body reacts in a fight-or-flight fashion- adrenaline pumping, heart racing, maybe sweating, etc. So, you can have somebody say you made an error on a report, and your body reacts like a lion jumped out of the bushes. If not addressed, it will take its toll on your body. You'll feel sore, you can't relax, maybe you can't sleep.
I am a dumbass, and let it run like this until I wanted to shut myself in a room and never come out. This is not a solution though, as you don't feel better.
My recommendation is to take stock of things NOW, before they can get worse. They can get WAY worse. Remove as much stress as possible from your life, and manage what remains. Exercise is the single strongest anti-stress thing you can do, more powerful than any meds that are available. Even going for walks can help a lot. But get in control now.
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