Could you share any resources that helped you get past this? This is basically what my life is like all the time
There's lots of other meditation apps, so shop around as needed.
In the pure physical response, you can practice breathing exercises or distract the body with another stimulus. A friend of mine who has very high general anxiety uses their phone. Another friend will grab a handful of ice (in a bag to avoid mess) and hold it in their hands until it melts.
About anxiety: talk to a psychologist and keep doing things you like.