How do you handle anxiety?

I have struggled with it for 20 years. I go through spells where I am fine and then I feel like my life collapses around me, have panic attacks and feel like I can’t gain control back. Please tell me coping mechanisms you have, medications that may have helped, etc.
I went to the doc today and he put me on celexa and buspar. I hesitate in taking these medications because I have so many things to take care of, like my kids, husband, a second job, my job etc. I am afriad they will effect my level of functioning. Although the panic attacks are helping either. I am most interested in medications that have worked for you and what you do to cope. I have been on a lot of different medications but they usually quit working after a year.

I go through the exact same problems, the only thing that actually really calms me down and helps me is WRITING. I write all the time.

A month ago, I didn’t write for two weeks I was depressed, miserable, stressed, nervous, etc.

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