There will always be difficulties to face in life picturebigger. I drank beer exclusively and a lot of it, for a long time. PAWS in itself is not a diagnosable condition as much as a collection of other symptoms that are common in recovering addicts. How much you drank and how long really isn't a direct indicator of whether you will have it or not. Bottom line you are letting the thought of something in the future hold you back from something you need to do now. Are you ready to do it?