Patricia,
Dee and ultradad had some really good advice! I can't add much more except that I have a severe panic & anxiety disorder too and since I stopped drinking almost 2 months ago my anxiety is 95% better & the panic is gone! Alcohol makes it soooo much worse & the anxiety medication doesn't work while drinking so it's a double whammy!!!
Anyway...just in case your AV tries to convince you that alcohol would help you feel better....it's a huge LIE!
The first few weeks of sobriety were really hard....I'm not gonna lie.....but it's so worth it once you get through those first few weeks!
Prayers as always!!! <3