Nope. You can't go back, I'm afraid. I think we've all been on the lookout for a drinker who was "fixed" and could become a normal drinker but I certainly have never actually found one...
The question of underlying issues is a tough one. For years and years I drank to "medicate my depression and anxiety," but I was willfully ignoring the fact that these issues were seriously impacted (probably even caused by) alcohol. Now I have some sober time, I feel ready to actual confront my mental health issues for real.
If you are making any progress with your other problems, the drinking is going to derail you.
Even if you feel like you are derailed with your other problems, alcohol sure as h*ll ain't gonna help you get back on track.
Congrats on a year sober. That's a huge achievement and a big inspiration to some of us with much less sober time!
