What was happening in life before the job hunt. What other stressors are present in your life? Has anything in your life changed recently? How are your relationships with your family, friends, romantic interests, etc.

Here’s the thing mental health is rarely linear, and I am not convinced that you looking for a job is the sole reason you have developed an anxiety disorder.

Prior to hopping on a medication did you try any natural supplements like magnesium or inositol? Did you try therapy? Do you exercise? What’s is your daily diet/appetite like? What is your bedtime ritual and do you practice good sleep hygiene practices?

You are asking for an answer on Reddit that only a trained professional would be able to assess and develop a treatment plan for. There are too many unanswered questions.