Hey Recovered. I too suffered with panic attacks for years. Always thinking alcohol made them go away. I retrospect, looking back drinking caused them! I am sober 24 days now, and my anxiety has pretty much left me completely. I guess I knew for years that drinking was causing them, but refused to admit it. Just get through the first few days of withdrawal and things will start to fall into place. I promise. Stay with us, you will find lots of support here.