Hi there- I had my toughest times about the 9 month mark and I think it was likely the PAWS kicking in. It slowly but surely got better and I think that patience was the key. I actually went to my first AA meeting at about 8 months, I found this website, and did a lot of reading about PAWS and sobriety. Keep it up, be patient, seek sober tools and take steps towards a healthy life and, in time, it will improve.