I suffer from crippling anxiety and but for the medication I would be curled up in a ball somewhere in a corner.

One thing that has helped me manage it, in addition to medication, is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT helps you recognize the triggers. Then there is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy which uses CBT, but takes it to the next step by helping you develop a plan to deal with your triggers. I have found this to be very helpful. I carry my plan with me wherever I go.