I can't distinguish between PAWS and UNTREATED ALCOHOLISM. If it's PAWS, it'll pass. If it's untreated alcoholism, it may not..........unless you get to work on recovering from alcoholism.
I know you're not drinking....but "not drinking" doesn't in and of itself make me feel great, happy, and like my life has real meaning. Not drinking is a start but it isn't the only thing I need to do to feel better. I used to just feel kinda crappy, anxious, somewhat depressed, and like I was always behind in the game of life when I was not drinking but not recovering. For me, that stuff started going away when I got actively engaged in the 12-steps of AA.