You know genessee, that is when you stop drinking that the real work begins. I had no coping mechanisms when I stopped drinking and I realized I had to learn how to deal with stresses in my life without alcohol. The more I did it, the easier it became. The point is, you're feeling stressed but you can get through it. It's the getting through it, that will make you stronger and more able to do it the next time. So, don't give in!