trust me there is never a right time to start. andn stress unfortunately may give us a 'good excuse' to drink or to not get sober, but i am looking back (im only 12 days COMPLETELY sober, and the drink added to my anxiety, stress, depression and basically mood swings. I dont think alcohol is my sole problem, like most alcoholics we have self medicated maybe for underlying emotional/mental health issues.

It will be hard, get as much support as you can before you stop, then do it,. do you want to continue like this? admit you have a problem, as i had to admit that i am an alcoholic, ontop of everything else that goes with it. my partying turned into drinking at home etc and it wont get better, i had a relapse and i just drunk faster and more because i had deprived myself and craved it.

I was bad tonight but i am in bed, didnt get a drink, but the physical and psychological feelings that went through me were intense.

I feel better in myself, less anxious and guilty because i have got through my 12th day of sobrierty. im going to wake up tomorrow with a clearer head, and try to do the same, not pick up a drink.

you can do it!!!! there is a light at the end of the tunnel. from hiding bottles in the bedroom, and lying, i am not being true to myself and others!!!!

stress unfortunately is part of life, it is how we deal with it that make us a strong person

good luck~~~!!!