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Hi 3racer,
I haven’t gambled since last year !
It great to hear how much progress you have made and in a way I guess that fear is healthy . It is such a short journey down and yet takes such effort to climb back up again.
It sounds like you are very self aware and. Have taken so many steps overcome this illness .
Stay strong xx
Hi Nick
Imagine this
Imagine it’s your girlfriend’s birthday and you surprise her with a beautiful hotel stay – now that’s exciting too !
How would you feel seeing her face and knowing you have done this for her ?Because this is exactly the life you are your way to by not gambling .
Sure gambling for us is exciting and a great buzz – I get what you mean – when your deposit is accepted and you are ready to play the excitement is really felt throughout our bodies – but what about after- the depression hits like a mountain falling on our heads .You are doing brilliantly .
You have got betfilter – which takes he immediacy out of gambling .
And like u I feel that every shop clerk is counting how many scratch cards I buy ! Lol.Keep going – day 3 is really good – and keep posting !
Hi Laura ,
Hope you are all packed and ready for your trip.
It seems a lot of my friends on here are taking trips – with no one to talk to I might just have to do housework lol.
Have you bought any new things for the trip?
Are u super excited now ?
Please post an update !What a great post to read Monica- you are coming out the other end determined and confident – you know you can get a job and have your old life back- or an even better one.
its crazy when we think how low gambling can bring us -and when you really think about it -for what?
We could just as easily escape into a good movie!
Monica, the very best of luck in GMA. You deserve a prosperous recovery from this illness- free to rebuild a happy and supported life.
Keep happy!JayKay.
I read through a lot of your thread today -a massive well done to you.
I hope a year from now I am writing posts similar to yours-thank you for sharing.Just missed u Laura !
Hi Monica,
A job would be fabulous – it would help you get back on your feet , and perhaps a lower paid job is just what you need for a while- it will probably be less stressful and a gentler transition back into work.I saw Laura ‘s post too – the human spirit is so much stronger than we think- Look at you – thinking about jobs and moving house – perhaps even country .
Monica you are emerging from the cloud – lots of life still ahead of us . Keep strong my dear friend .On lunch break Mav so only have a minute .
Wow!
What a great result.
In a few short days you will feel so much better.
In a few short weeks you will be able to sort any money issues
In a few short months you will feel richer
In a few short years you will be debt free (sorry if ur not in debt)But right now today you will be able to look at your family and think I am making this huge effort for you – because you are worth it and your daddy is worth it .
Well done my brave friend !
Hi Lizbeth
Getting out and meeting people is a great tonic for a low mood.i hadn’t heard of PAWS before but it does make sense.
I hope the application goes well. Being back in work may well give you a new lease of life . Hope your world feels a little brighter today.Come to group ???
Those are the really important things – the unicorn swimsuit that she will tell her teacher and friends about .
The new shoes that make Mum feel great and boost her confidence .
In our world these things help .What kind of shoes? I haven’t bought new shoes since forever !
Alliesmum
I guess experience has taught me not to trust him with too much – sad by true.
I learn slowly but I do learn .
I couldn’t bear for him to use it against me in front of my son and I know he would .
I want my son to always see me as his lovely mammy .
Maybe that’s a lie , maybe it’s wrong , but that’s what I am to him despite all my faults – and I want it to stay like that .Does that make sense to you ?
Often I feel
I want to tell him all – but deep down I know I can’t .