Exercise helps me during the panic. A good hour of some kind of cardio makes my anxiety tame... NOT GONE but something I can manage.
I have 6 months and while I will not return to alcohol to manage my anxiety, I do accept that anxiety is something I have to manage. I will say that it has SLOWLY improved in the last few months and I am doing my best to be patient with it too.
"Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" is something I read when I can. It helps more than the "Chicken soup for your Soal" LOL