[abettertomorrow]

Hi lastlaugh,

I found reading your posts really inspiring. Similar questions I’ve asked myself. You are right, admitting defeat and winning by not gambling is the way forward. Good luck mate, keep posting!

[abettertomorrow]

Hey, thanks for the comment!

Yeah, way for me to eat my words. I think I just underestimated how challenging this is. I’m just trying to remove all thought of gambling. Not reading loads of threads anymore and filtering out adverts. The main difference is I’ve improved my blockers.

I wanted to start a new thread only because I thought last night I contradicted myself. Fresh start, fresh challenge. Will stick to this one in the future!

Thanks again!

[abettertomorrow]

Firstly, well done deadboy16 for coming here. the first step is asking for help and by posing here you have done that. I am new here and have read countless stories and many of them have a lot in comment.

I like the road idea from the message above. We lean through addressing the problems, having a relapse and getting better. It’s about seeing warning signs and moving on, whether it is relapse or a triumphant moment where you resisted the urge.

I myself just relapsed after 66 days. Thought I had beaten it but it helped me understand a lot. It’s a problem for life. Whether we leave it for 20 years and have a bet in the future, it can come back.

Take every day one at a time. Be positive. Do your utmost to gamble. I’m more resilient than ever after my relapse, I’m keeping a journal as it will help me converse and chart my progress. It helps. Seek help, I saw a therapist. Was amazing and did help although not to the point of ultimate control.

Take care and keep posting!

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