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There's some good advice from other people, especially about continuing to pursue medication and/or therapy when possible, but in terms of putting distance between you and your parents so you can feel safe, there's a couple things I think might help.
First off is something other people have mentioned: going on a jog/walk regularly, preferably daily, to give yourself the physical distance from your parents. Making sure you regularly have 15-45mins to yourself every day will help a lot with giving yourself room to mentally and physically be away from them.
Second, finding places other than your room for spending time and relaxing will help a lot too. If you have a local library, a park, a café, anywhere that you can spend a few hours hanging out at, that will help a lot too. I mention cafés and libraries because they usually offer free internet and a calm environment, so you can hang out in a corner and do whatever personal work/fun stuff without being at home. For example, I used to stay at our library after school and do homework, talk with friends, and pass time on the internet. The other upside to these places is seeing new faces more often, plus it can be a chance to meet with friends, or find new friends if you'd like.
I'm not sure what your financial situation is like, but in any case these should be cheap, low-barrier-to-entry options for getting away regularly. I'm also in my 20s and have pretty intense anxiety, so I know first-hand that there's a way for us, it's just not as easy as it should be. You're already doing better than I was: you're asking questions and seeking help. As long as you keep searching for help and regularly giving yourself the mental/physical space to have some peace, you'll be alright.
I hope some of this was helpful for you, I hope you're able to find what you need to get the peace you deserve.