Originally Posted by
Crysalis 
Having all this stress is what provoked my drinking, the stress won't be going away but the drinking can, maybe it will help.
Learning to deal with the stress is the toughest part. Drinking does generally make it worse too, so you are correct that stopping can help.
Try breaking things down into small steps....you cannot fix everything at once. And making sure you are getting enough food and rest is key too, anxiety gets much worse on an empty stomach or a tired mind.