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Carole, it is strange how we have trouble with this "motivation". There are so many things I need to do around the house and I also lack the motivation. I exhaust myself thinking about all the things I need to do, and then don’t do any of them. I wonder if part of your challenge is the fact that you have been busy doing so much and now that you are where you want to be, in the city in your apartment, that you are feeling a bit exhausted with all you have been through. I believe it’s like preparing for a special event and the adrenaline keeps us going, and then after it’s over we are exhausted. I know that I should take the advice that you gave me and write down what I did each day as then it shows that I did something. It is one day at a time!!!! One day at a time my sweet lord…
Hi rf2012, congratulations on 3 days gamble free and also for coming back and seeking support. Is there any GA groups where you are? It might be a way to do two things for you. One it will give you the support to deal with your gambling addiction and Two, you will get to meet new people who understand the challenges that you are facing with your addiction. It’s just a thought. Also, way to go on having your money put into your mother’s account so that she can ration your money. No money means no gambling!!! Did you tell your mother to take the month’s rent that she paid for you out of your next pay? I believe that would be a great thing to do for her and for yourself.One day at a time my sweet lord…
Bettie, keep going and you will get you work situation sorted out. It is stressful for you going through all this, but it will be worth it once it is all done. I loved the video of your cat… so cute!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Hi Liz, I am just checking in to see if you are okay. I know that I don’t always post on your page, but I always read your posts to see how you are, and I noticed that you had not posted yesterday. Have a wonderful day!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Bettie, you really have such a positive attitude. You really are special the way you just deal with everything and keep on going. You really are the little train that can!!! I wish you were not having to deal with all these problems at work and more importantly your health issues, but you are dealing with them all without gambling. There is so much more to life than gambling, it’s just accepting that and moving on. Have a wonderful day!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
(((Carole))) think back to how often you were gambling before and think how many ***** you gamble now!!! Now don’t you think you have come a long way with that. Look where you are living now and starting to build your own life. I feel that Danny is being quite reasonable with you by paying your bills until you get a job. That must really help take some pressure off your shoulders. All the things you are dealing with at the same time are all the top stressors, but you are dealing with them. I believe that anyone would be overwhelmed, but you are carving out your new life and you will get there one step at a time. You have removed one stress and that is living with Danny as now you don’t need to worry about what you were supposed to get done before he came back from work. I would imagine that going to your own space that you are feeling relaxed when you are there. I am so glad that you are planning activities to do in the evenings in the fall. I am also glad that you are getting support to help with the cg. Now do you believe that you have come a long way. You are a work in progress and looking after your *****. WTG (((Carole))) so proud of you.One day at a time my sweet lord…
Carole, I smiled when you said that you slept through your alarm as I never hear my alarm, if it was not for hubby I would never be on time for anything in the morning. I am so happy that you are getting support to help you with your cg. I have been thinking of going to yoga for years, but I have never made it yet. I am actually thinking of going for meditation classes in the fall that are offered through a yoga centre. I want to so many different things but then I get home after work and don’t go out. I know that I need to get more exercise and healthy eating in my life. I know that I would feel better if I did. I need to make me a project and start to look after myself physically and emotionally. You have come a long way Carole and it is wonderful to see you thinking about yourself and what you need. I hope you managed to get up with your alarm today LOL Have a wonderful day!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Debbie, so happy that you have moved on to a new life, and you should thank the girlfriend that just dumped him as she helped get you out of his clutches!!!! WTG you have come a long way girl!!!! Enjoy life you deserve it. Have a wonderful day living a normal life.One day at a time my sweet lord…
(((Larry))) cyber hugs on your 4 year anniversary. Thank you for all your support in my recovery as your posts have always made me think, and that is a good thing. It is interesting to think that you got here by taking it one day at a time or sometimes one second, one minute, one hour just to get through the day without gambling. Thanks for posting and allowing us to share in your achievements. Yesterday is History, tomorrow is a Mystery, today is a Gift. Enjoy your Gift!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Hi Jared, you have found a place where you will get support from other cg’s who understand the challenges of a gambling addiction. I know when I first started recovery that I would panic at the thought of never gambling again. I came on this site and then went on a gambling binge because I could not face the thought of never gambling. I have been in recovery for over two years now and during that time I have had slips but the support from everyone here has been amazing. I no longer think about never gambling again I just think about today. All any of us can do is focus on today. I would suggest that you read the posts from others, go on the chat line and the helpline as the staff here are unbelievable. Way to go for coming here!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
(((Carole))) I am so happy that you had a vacation and time to spend with Liz and relax for a while. You really are/and have been going through an emotional roller coaster for quite a while. I am not surprised that you get overwhelmed with all that you have been and continue to deal with. Please try to take it one day at a time. I will try and take that suggestion for myself as well. You have a plan in place and you are working towards your goal, and you are getting there, just be patient with yourself. You are doing awesome!!! One day at a time my sweet lord…