Little car accident

well i have a 99 Chevy Malibu that I loved to the death. I hit a pole last Monday trying to avoid another car. i took my car to my insurance company today, and they said its a total loss. Well the car still runs fine. The car is worth 1500 and damaged exceed over 1800. The major thing that is wrong with the car is the right fender, the bumper and the headlight. They added all these other parts to it. Im not sure what to do at this moment. I need a car like everyday to make it to work and school. I don't want to get a new car but I just might have to. What should I do? How long will I be able to keep the car til I find a new one? Anybody have any advice? Im so stressed out.