Anxiety certainly was a big part of why drank too, and is one of my biggest challenges in sobriety. I have to get out of the house, to do something that makes me think, concentrate and be purposed. Music and fixing cars are what I've chosen currently. It is completely different from my day job and I use it to diffuse some of the core stressors. Boredom, or kids, marriage or loneliness. All those have been strong triggers, but when I'm doing music or cars the evening goes by smoothly......mostly. I still struggle with sharp mood swings from time to time. Hang in there, explore what might become a great tool for the non drinking you,