Please get to a hospital. They can give you medicine that will help with the detox symptoms. Some people get tachycardia when they stop drinking alcohol. Please get help.
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I fou d exercise, stretching, iced tea, Epsom salt baths, and deep breathing techniques very useful. Depending how long you've been dependent on a substance it might be safer to speak with someone about a medical detox program to get you through the worst part. Good luck stick with it and keep a positive attitude and you will get through this.
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I agree with the suggestions above. I want to say I'm proud you are journaling your experience; it's therapeutic for the writer, listener, and reader. On my two detoxes, I sought professional help. I don't know your financial situation, I encourage you to seek a social worker to explore options. You'll be amazed at all the options you have available in recovery. You don't have to go thru this alone. This too shall pass.
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Are you medicated for anxiety? It could just be anxiety. My anxiety exhibits that way, plus my throat tightens up and I start gagging.
Edit to add that you may want to research Grounding Techniques. That made all the difference for me.
I usually distract my nervous system, take a dunk in an unheated swimming pool or take a cold shower.