For me, I found that the longer I stay sober, the greater the ease I have in previously stressful situations. My patience and tolerance to adversity has grown by leaps and bounds! Drinking always leads to stress. When I first got sober my life was very stressful and overwhelming...because that is what my drinking caused...chaos and mayhem in my life! I know it is frustrating to hear...but it does get better the longer you stay sober. Today is a new day!