Hi Zedhead … please don’t just sit there and wait for yourself to get better. You need to work on your own recovery by taking action. I have always believed that I needed to put as much energy into my recovery as I did into my gambling – and I didn’t gamble by just, “sit now doing nothing feeling deflated.” (Oh if I did – just think of the money I would have saved!)
Remember this is YOUR recovery – not your partner’s. She will have to find her own way in her own time. Your recovery has to be your number one priority. So please don’t sit there feeling dejected – because I know if I did the gambling thoughts would come back again. Get out and do something – even if it is only for a walk in the park, a look around shops that are interesting to you (DIY and gardening centres?) Or maybe just go out into the garden to take stock at what needs to be done. Moving away from gambling means just that MOVING … so please take your recovery into your hands and run with it. I wish you well.