Originally Posted by biminiblue

Absolutely you should quit forever. My point was that it can take a few months for the anxiety to die down after you quit. Most people feel a lot better in a week or two, though. We all went though feeling raw and like the sky was falling in early sobriety. Some people get over it completely, and some end up needing more intensive treatment or talk-therapy. I'm sure your sponsor knows what's up. You've just got to get through the feeling in early days. It's uncomfortable but you can go without drinking. Maybe get some medical help to make it through the first week or so. That's generally when doctors prescribe something for early withdrawal.