I agree with all that has been said. I too, have experienced the high anxiety.
could this recent spike in anxiety be a result of decreased alcohol use and could it be dangerous?
I'm going to have to say "yes". Now I'm not sure about the dangerousness of this. I just think its our body telling us to "stop it" or get spanked. Or the illness/discomfort/disease telling us to "have another". Its entirely up to us to recognize what is going on and NOT concede or give in to having another drink. Choice is ours. Its a matter of hanging on and white knuckling it and being tougher than the "dog" or voice. Stay strong.