[kathryn]

I hope today finds you well.
nI’ve read your posts and you said something interesting that pricked my ears up. Addiction can be overcome by making the right choices. And yep that’s true. I , however am a HUGE believer In physical barriers, exclusion , gambling blockers for computers etc, being accountable to someone else so giving your debit cards to someone to hold and maybe take a small allowance.
nNo money= no gambling. If the means and opportunity are gone it forces your hand. You simply CANT gamble. And the more barriers the better. Get them all up! Yep it’s scary, and it’s massive. But it worked for me. I did the lot, including reading and posting here every day, checking in to the helpline, the longer you don’t gamble the less gambling thoughts consume you and more normal thoughts remain. It’s not a quick fix, I worked hard every day, I wrote every thought in my head down on my thread, I spewed to the helpline daily (poor things lol) but….it works. I’m not perfect, I’ve slipped, but I could have never imagined back then that I could stop, it was impossible. Until it wasn’t! Use the support here, it’s a wonderful community, you can do it , I’m the living proof. I’ll always be a compulsive gambler, and that’s ok, I’m no longer drowning in gambling thoughts, lying to cover my tracks, wanting to die. I’m living, not perfect, far from it, but whose life is? I am in control of my life now. I wish you all the best, and look forward to reading more from you, Love K xx

[kathryn]

Thanks so much for your reply. I absolutely 100% need to see someone, I know this, I waa just  feeling sad tonight and needed a small (or not so small) Vent.  
Glad you are here, i feel out of touch sometimes, I’m sure the urges are the same, I just haven’t had one for a while, I’m just too busy lol. Between work and home and grandkids my life is full on now. I did have around 6 weeks off with the covid dramas (I’m in Australia)  and found that I spent a lot of that time on the couch with no motivation ! I did roll my ankle quite severely at the start of it so I literally couldn’t walk , but now things are picking up, work is extending, I can finally see the grandies, I can go for a walk! 

I do think it’s important Steev for those starting this road to know that it can be done, that this addiction can be managed, I remember a lady here when I first found this site, I was in awe of her, she had something like 4 years under her belt and I just couldn’t imagine that at the time.  One day she disappeared, never to be heard of again.  I still think of her to this day, she was my proof of success, I could do it, because it had been done. I think we all have a role to play here, it’s just finding it, and being comfortable with it.  I haven’t been here for a long time either, and have enjoyed posting tonight, so maybe us ‘oldies’ arent obsolete…we have been there, and survived.  I consider myself one of the very fortunates, it could have turned out so differently, but was ready and was prepared to do anything and everythin, and I pretty much did.  ill always be a compulsive gambler, I’m totally comfortable with it, it helped mould me into who I am,’and while life is still hard, my god it’s good to be alive and living! 
Take care! Love K xxx

[kathryn]

Well done on your gamble free time!
nYou know what to do and it seems you are doing it, and well!
nI don’t have a lot to add, but my lovely friend Laura once gave me a Tip in terms of urges and recognising what is causing them and I thought you might like to hear it…
n
nHALT
nHungry
nAngry
nLonely
nTired
n
nUsually an urge is caused by one of these things, not always , but it’s good to be aware! Every little bit helps!
nWishing you well on your recovery journey,
nKathryn x
n

[kathryn]

While I’m glad your feeling better….that toe!! Ouch! I’ve done it myself!!!
nThe pokie venues are still closed here, they are talking about Opening July. The government make so so much money from the revenue of these gambling establishments….disgusting really! We had a scheme here where people could access $10000 of their superannuation….now the govt is worried people are going to blow it all at the pokies when they re open….sheesh! All I can worry about is me and I’m not giving them a red cent! In fact, I’ll be excluding. It’s always been my best barrier and I can’t let it slide even after 10+ years. If I went back it would be like I never left so no thank you! I’ve spent way too long in hell, I’m not going back
nHave a great weekend and take care, a trip with your sister sounds perfect! I believe we all need something to look forward to
nLove K xxxx

[kathryn]

Es tikko izlasīju jūsu pavedienu …. labi darīts jūsu azartspēļu laikā. nAtveseļošanās skaistums ir tāds, ka, nespēlējot azartspēles, jūsu prāts var sākt domāt par citām lietām. Galu galā azartspēļu domas kļūst arvien mazākas un “normālas” domas pārņem. Turpiniet smagi strādāt, es zinu, ka tas nav viegli, bet tas ir tā vērts. Aizmirstiet par pagātni, kuras priekšā ir visa dzīve, neļaujiet šai atkarībai to atņemt. Jūs esat pelnījuši katru laimi un azartspēļu brīvu dzīvi! nUzmanies, mīli K x

[kathryn]

Acabo de leer su hilo … bien hecho en su tiempo de apuesta. nLa belleza de trabajar en la recuperación es que, aunque no juegues, tu mente puede empezar a pensar en otras cosas. Eventualmente, los pensamientos de juego se vuelven cada vez menos y los pensamientos "normales" toman el control. Sigue trabajando duro, sé que no es fácil pero merece la pena. Olvídate del pasado, tienes toda una vida por delante, no dejes que esta adicción te lo quite. ¡Te mereces toda la felicidad y una vida libre de apuestas! nCuídate, amor K x

[kathryn]

Upravo sam pročitao tvoju temu … bravo za vrijeme kockanja. nLjepota radnog oporavka je u tome što, dok ne kockate, vaš um može početi razmišljati o drugim stvarima. Konačno misli o kocki postaju sve manje i 'normalne' misli preuzimaju. Radite dalje, znam da nije lako, ali vrijedi. Zaboravite na prošlost pred kojom imate cijeli život, ne dopustite da vam je oduzme ova ovisnost. Zaslužujete svaku sreću i život bez kockanja! nČuvaj se, ljubavi K x

[kathryn]

Jag har precis läst din tråd …. bra jobbat med din gamble feee -tid. n Det fina med att återhämta sig är att medan du inte spelar kan ditt sinne börja tänka på andra saker. Så småningom blir speltankarna mindre och mindre och "normala" tankar tar över. Fortsätt jobba hårt, jag vet att det inte är lätt men det är så värt det. Glöm det förflutna du har ett helt liv framför dig, låt inte detta beroende ta det från dig. Du förtjänar all lycka och ett spelfritt liv! n Var försiktig, älska K x

[kathryn]

Ik lees net uw draad …. goed gedaan op uw gok feee tijd. nHet mooie van herstellend werken is dat terwijl je niet gokt, je geest aan andere dingen kan gaan denken. Uiteindelijk worden de gokgedachten steeds minder en nemen 'normale' gedachten het over. Blijf hard werken, ik weet dat het niet gemakkelijk is, maar het is het zo waard. Vergeet het verleden, je hebt een heel leven voor je, laat deze verslaving het je niet afnemen. Je verdient alle geluk en een gokvrij leven! nPas op, liefs K x

[kathryn]

Я щойно прочитав вашу тему …. молодець, коли ви витрачали час на азартні ігри. nКраса робочого відновлення полягає в тому, що поки ви не граєте, ваш розум може почати думати про інші речі. Зрештою, азартних думок стає все менше, і «нормальні» думки переймають. Працюйте наполегливо, я знаю, що це нелегко, але воно того варте. Забудьте про минуле, перед вами все життя, не дозволяйте цій залежності забрати це у вас. Ви заслуговуєте на щастя і життя без азартних ігор! n Бережіть себе, любов K x

[kathryn]

私はあなたのスレッドを読んだだけです….あなたのギャンブルフィータイムでよくやった。 n仕事の回復の美しさは、ギャンブルをしていなくても、他のことについて考え始めることができるということです。最終的に、ギャンブルの考えはますます少なくなり、「通常の」考えが引き継がれます。頑張ってください。簡単ではないことはわかっていますが、それだけの価値はあります。あなたの目の前に一生ある過去を忘れて、この中毒にあなたからそれを奪わせないでください。あなたはすべての幸せとギャンブルのない人生に値します！ n気をつけて、Kxが大好き

[kathryn]

I just read your thread….well done on your gamble feee time.
nThe beauty of working recovery is that while your not gambling your mind can start thinking about other things. Eventually the gambling thoughts become less and less and ‘normal’ thoughts take over. Keep working hard, I know it’s not easy but it is so worth it. Forget about the past you have a whole life in front of you, don’t let this addiction take it from you. You deserve every happiness and a gamble free life!
nTake care, love K x

[kathryn]

Acabei de ler seu tópico … muito bem no seu tempo de jogo. nA beleza de trabalhar na recuperação é que, enquanto você não joga, sua mente pode começar a pensar em outras coisas. Eventualmente, os pensamentos sobre o jogo tornam-se cada vez menos e os pensamentos "normais" assumem o controle. Continue trabalhando duro, eu sei que não é fácil, mas vale a pena. Esqueça o passado, você tem uma vida inteira pela frente, não deixe esse vício tirá-lo de você. Você merece toda felicidade e uma vida sem apostas! nCuide-se, amor K x

[kathryn]

Qrajt il-ħajt tiegħek …. magħmul tajjeb fil-ħin tal-logħob tiegħek. nIs-sbuħija ta 'l-irkupru tax-xogħol hija li waqt li ma tagħmilx logħob tal-azzard moħħok jista' jibda jaħseb dwar affarijiet oħra. Eventwalment il-ħsibijiet tal-logħob tal-azzard isiru inqas u inqas u l-ħsibijiet 'normali' jieħdu f'idejhom. Ibqa 'taħdem iebes, naf li mhux faċli imma huwa hekk ta' siwi. Tinsa l-imgħoddi li għandek ħajja sħiħa quddiemek, tħallix din il-vizzju teħodha mingħandek. Int ħaqqek kull kuntentizza u ħajja b'xejn! n Ħu ħsieb, ħobb K x

[kathryn]

میں نے ابھی آپ کا دھاگہ پڑھا ہے …. آپ کے جوا فی وقت پر اچھا ہوا۔ کام کرنے کی بحالی کی خوبصورتی یہ ہے کہ جب آپ جوا نہیں کھیل رہے تو آپ کا دماغ دوسری چیزوں کے بارے میں سوچنا شروع کر سکتا ہے۔ بالآخر جوئے کے خیالات کم سے کم ہو جاتے ہیں اور 'عام' خیالات سنبھل جاتے ہیں۔ محنت کرتے رہو ، میں جانتا ہوں کہ یہ آسان نہیں ہے لیکن یہ اس کے قابل ہے۔ ماضی کے بارے میں بھول جاؤ کہ آپ کے سامنے پوری زندگی ہے ، اس لت کو آپ سے نہ لینے دیں۔ آپ ہر خوشی اور جوئے سے پاک زندگی کے مستحق ہیں! خیال رکھنا ، Kx سے محبت کرو۔

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