i found new ways to deal with my stress. before i would only let it all out when i drank and that would lead to trouble, but now i have been going fishing a lot when i am stressed out and it helps relax me. i also have found other ways to deal with it like if i had a stressful day just going out in my yard and working in it for a few hours to let it all out. its amazing how much better i feel (and how good my yard looks lol) . Also i had buddies who whenever i hung out with them it was just to drink. now i am still buddies with them but i dont hang out with them as much and instead have started hanging out with my friends who don't drink and help support and better my life.
