Originally Posted by
TroyW 
From what I can gather, never. The solution is to teach yourself new coping mechanisms to deal with things like this. Generally, when something stressful happened, we'd instantly revert to the bottle for a few (dozen) drinks to relieve the stress / anger, right?
That needs to change. Go swimming laps in the pool, punch a boxing bag, go for a walk, read a book, hit some balls at the golfing range, listen to some music that puts you in a good mood, have a bubble bath, or whatever.
Maybe I'm wrong, because I'm not there yet, but I believe that's the key to long-term sobriety. Being able to develop new coping mechanisms for any situation that may arise.
IMO, yes, you are wrong that the mental mayhem never ends.
It takes practicing new ways of thinking and T.I.M.E. as many here can attest to.
Wouldn't have been any point for me to get sober if the mental mayhem wasnt going to leave, but it did. Where my life and thinking was drama and chaos every waking moment, i now have peace and serenity.