I was in the exact same place, but I came to this point after 5 years sober. I hadn't worked the steps, thought I was fine, then wanted to drink. Relief from that obsession has only come from working the steps. It was really difficult for me to admit to myself and the group that I was sober for so long and didn't work the steps and now wanted to drink again. But I had to be honest and then I had to get to work.