I can really relate to your anxiety Bob. I was a mess and had plenty of panic attacks too. It took some time for me to realise that my mental state had a lot to do with how I felt. But even then, when the panic attacks subsided I still felt pretty rubbish for a while. You're gonna be so much better of not drinking, believe me. It'll get better soon enough x But remember that your doc prob prescribed those meds for a reason x