I am in the same boat. I have severe social anxiety, and had a panic attack in an AA meeting. I have been seeing a counselor twice weekly, but finally made it in the see my Dr. I have started on a med for the cravings, which I will take for a week. I then begin an antidepressant that is supposed to help with anxiety (lexapro). I'm hoping that this will work. The Dr and counselor both really want me in AA.