There is never a "bad" time to quit....now is always good. It may seem like drinking relieves the stress, but if you stay sober for a bit, you will probably discover that drinking just makes the stress worse. The same problems are there the next morning only then you have to face them with a hangover. For me, I just had to bite the bullet and quit. I learned how to deal with the stress in a healthier manner. I hope you decide to get sober--sobriety feels really good.