[female g]

yes this is time of year when we naturally begin to realize that we have so much to be grateful for.
Now that we aren’t gambling lets take it all in and really enjoy the season ok FG

[female g]

just thought it was worth mentioning Lee. Here goes !!! What if you stop trying to make promises just for now while you are working recovery. I say that because broken promises cause so much pain for cg’s and for those you make promises too. We mean well and want to do right by those we love but it is such a difficult and slippery path we are on that it only adds more to deal with. Just letting those we love see that we are trying and let our actions speak for themselves. Hope that makes sense and hope it helps. I have given up on promises because i don’t want to hurt myself or the ones I love . This addiction hurts them enough as it is. FG

[female g]

I was so exhausted and didn’t get much else done after looking after the grand kids Saturday. they had a sleep over as well. Then we went to
a Christmas concert for my grand daughters on Saturday
and dinner at my Daughter’s in laws. They are great people and good friends too. Sinse I was so tired I was so grateful for having a meal prepared for our family.
I will be returning the favour on Christmas eve.
I still haven’t decorated for the holidays either.
My hubby was a big help this weekend with the grandkids. He made it possible for me to rest too. What a great guy. The benefits are wonderful now that I’m not gambling anymore.
Still no desire to throw away money in any casino.
I have another hypnosis session coming in a week as well. I think they are really helping to solidify my goals. Time will tell though and I am taking it a week at a time for now. 7 weeks gamble free!!! FG

[female g]

worked way to hard and put in too many hours this week. 45 hrs so far and I am working again tonight, The money has been good and what is even better is the fact that the casino will see none of it. Can’t wait for my xmas break coming up on the 18th. I haven’t been able to decorate for the holidays yet. I love this time of year and look forward to it a lot.
I am babysitting this weekend too and won’t be able to do much else. Another gamble free week down. Hurray!!!
I am going to try to get some more sleep now since I have only slept a few hours,FG

[female g]

not sure about how I view buying lottery tickets , Charles. I have never been one to go overboard when buying them , I usually get 20 bucks worth when the pot is around 50 thou mark. Maybe it isn’t so exciting and it would take buying a lot of tickets to compare to what I spent at a casino.FG

[female g]

I had to work an extra shift this friday and the next and i have alot of extra cash in my wallet as a result. I am amazed at how little consideration I gave to even wanting to gamble. I am going to put it towards xmas and the rest towards my repayment plan instead. change is taking place. 6 weeks and all is well FG

[female g]

yep feeling stronger and fewer thoughts running through my brain around gambling. I would often only have those crazy ramblings in my brain, putting all else on the back burner. For example. How much could I make in tips to gamble with, how quickly could I get there and how long could I last before the money would run out. Would I need a redbull to get home would i get enough sleep before the family wanted my attention etc etc. That will never be a consideration again FG

[female g]

you are living in the present and even though there are bumps in the road you are rolling right along.
that is what not gambling allows us to do. We are more prepared to handle what ever life throws our way. Enjoy the Christmas spirit.FG

[female g]

I am always amazed at the movement of days months and years too. I feel it flies by and a year is like 3-6 month period. The only thing that moves slow is repayment of the dept I created. It moved so quickly out of my wallet in the casino . It will take 2 years and hard work to pay back and it only took a few trips to the casino to create.FG

[female g]

I do feel like I am open to the hypnosis 100% and when you approach any type of therapy in that way you can only do well I think.
This first session really was great. We really got into it. I shared as much as possible. He took the information and used it to help in the hypnosis session. i feel so strong and excited to follow through on my commitment to quit for good.
Knowing I m working with someone who really cares about my well being is so important as well. My doctor is willing to do as many sessions as I think I need. he dosen’t even practice hypnosis with any other patients and that makes me very special and really loved. FG Coming up to 5 weeks clean!!!!!

[female g]

Can’t believe how little thought I have given to gambling. Its awesome.
I hope Micky that I will stay on track long enough to experience the feeling of being completely debt free some day in the not to distant future.
I am going for another hypnosis appt. this Wednesday. Looking forward to cementing any more thoughts that enter my brain.
I had a nice weekend so far too. FG

[female g]

Even more amazing when you don’t let gambling be the thing to go to when having a ad day. Its a huge struggle but you should pat yourself on the back for bating down the urge.FG

[female g]

hope you enjoy the holiday now that life is returning to your new and wonderful normal. FG

[female g]

I created the dept and I will get rid of it eventually. Can’t wait for the day when I can claim the same feeling you must be experiencing. Good for you FG

[female g]

are you in the gamble free zone ??? FG

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