Raleighgirl,
Drinking only worsened my anxiety in the long term. I certainly got that short term relief and the same kind of sleep you describe. As you know yourself, drink is not the answer.
Time to start looking for the answers I found stopping drinking altogether was needed for me, not an overnight answer to my anxiety but I now am having a greater understanding of myself through the program of AA and SR for support and identification.
All the best
Love
caiHong