I understand the anxiety and panic cashart. I am frequently in a state of being convinced something will go wrong or I will get in trouble.

For me touching things and concentrating on different textures gives some relief. I have a smooth stone I rub. A broken peice of pottery, a swatch of rough material. I even have a favourite bowl like coffee cup that provides some relief when warm in my two cupped hands. I rub my barefeet across a stiff rug. Don't laugh but when I am in the throws of extreme anxiety I rub my feet with cornmeal (something I picked up from a midwife).

I hope your day improved somewhat and that you were able to accomplish your task.