I have depression and anxiety. I can tell you that alcohol only made my mental problems worse and rebound like you wouldn't believe.
I struggle with finding a good doctor in my area, but if you can, try to get a doctor that has experience with anxiety and possible medications for it. I have an appointment in two weeks for a new doctor and I'm hoping this will be the last time I have to search for a knowledgable doc. I just want my mood to be on a nice somewhat even pace -- the past 1 1/2 years have been a struggle because of my lack of a good doc, but I have been able to stay sober. Staying sane is a whole different ball game I'm dealing with now
I'm not trying to give you medical advice, but in your situation, professional medical advice would be a plus.