Close call-with Irma approaching I nearly drank
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Close call-with Irma approaching I nearly drank
I have been sober since December 23, 2015, when I nearly killed myself in a horrific drunken car crash, and have been feeling very positive and strong in my sobriety-until today. Hurricane Irma is bearing down on Florida and I was in our nearly deserted downtown after yoga class making last-minute preps when I rode my bike past a convenience store which just happened to be open and very busy. I have anxiety disorder and clinical depression and am extremely nervous about this monster storm--and I had a thought about how just one beer would relax me, remembering my previous bouts with tropical weather here in Florida and how I would inevitably be quite drunk during them. I turned my bike around, stood outside for a good while, went into the store and right to the well-stocked beer case. I saw my poison (cheap, 9% ABV ale in 16oz cans,) opened the door and had my hand on a four-pack when something sane within me said 'No. Don't let this b____h of a storm wreck something you've worked so hard to achieve.' So I didn't. I left, went home and am now relaxing playing my guitar. I feel very proud that I walked away, and I offer my prayers and well-wishes for our SR members in the path of the storm. Whatever happens, I will not drink.
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Good luck, Verdantia.
I hope all will be well.
I have friends in Gulfport who are going to ride it out. My bestie actually tried to get a flight up here to stay with us but, as you likely know, all flights are done.
I am very worried about her.
Stay safe.
I hope all will be well.
I have friends in Gulfport who are going to ride it out. My bestie actually tried to get a flight up here to stay with us but, as you likely know, all flights are done.
I am very worried about her.
Stay safe.
Stay safe! 
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Good job on stopping before you drank. I'm in Florida as well, and have had those thoughts about past storms, and how I was always drunk during them. While the booze might have taken the edge off, in reality, if something bad did happen, I want to sober and clear.
Best of luck with the storm, I hope she doesn't do anything too bad to your area.
Best of luck with the storm, I hope she doesn't do anything too bad to your area.
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Originally Posted by Verdantia 
I have been sober since December 23, 2015, when I nearly killed myself in a horrific drunken car crash, and have been feeling very positive and strong in my sobriety-until today. Hurricane Irma is bearing down on Florida and I was in our nearly deserted downtown after yoga class making last-minute preps when I rode my bike past a convenience store which just happened to be open and very busy. I have anxiety disorder and clinical depression and am extremely nervous about this monster storm--and I had a thought about how just one beer would relax me, remembering my previous bouts with tropical weather here in Florida and how I would inevitably be quite drunk during them. I turned my bike around, stood outside for a good while, went into the store and right to the well-stocked beer case. I saw my poison (cheap, 9% ABV ale in 16oz cans,) opened the door and had my hand on a four-pack when something sane within me said 'No. Don't let this b____h of a storm wreck something you've worked so hard to achieve.' So I didn't. I left, went home and am now relaxing playing my guitar. I feel very proud that I walked away, and I offer my prayers and well-wishes for our SR members in the path of the storm. Whatever happens, I will not drink.
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I can SOOOO relate to this. In Florida hurricanes have always been a reason to party and get trashed. I'm a native Floridian 45 years and hurricanes and alcohol have always gone hand in hand. My FB has been inundated with pics of alcohol and parties. I have been sober for 7 plus months and this is the strongest my AV and cravings have ever been. Like, BAD. It is amazing what my AV has been screaming at me. I haven't given in, though. Let's hope we all stay safe. See everyone on the other side, SOBER!
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