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Hi Laura, I closed my thread! I’m going to be a observer here for awhile. I want to read and post on the threads. I will start a new thread down the road when I have some more counseling under my belt. I wish I felt close to my Mom and Sister. That’s one of my issues. Treasure every minute with them!!!
Hi Laura, I’m up early and reading threads. It is awesome that you are in a position for a “want” and not a ” need!” I hope it works out for you! That’s what happens when we don’t gamble! I’ve started counseling! Feeling hopeful again. Have a great day! Hopefully you get a nap in!!!
P, Hang in There! You are stronger than you realize. Keep reaching out for support! We deserve peace and a good life.
Thanks Kin for your recent posts. I have a lot to think about.
I’m sorry for your losses! Life is too short! We need to make our time here the best it can be! Gambling can’t be a part of it. I hope things get better soon. Life can be beautiful! Take care.
Hi Lilo, I’m glad that you are here. Please put all barriers in place that you can. Try to have limited contact with money. We continue to chase the win and dig a deeper hole for ourselves. There are companies that will consolidate your payday loans, stop the interest. It makes it a lot easier to pay off. You can go online to find them. It is possible to get out of debt and become current on your bills. I know the money stress triggers the gambling urges but then it just becomes a vicious cycle. Keep strong. Maybe you can find a GA meeting or counselor to talk to. We all have things we need to work out. Keep posting.
Hi Laura. Thanks for your posts and for checking in on me. I am keeping busy and out of trouble. I’ve had a few urges but worked through them. Good to hear you are going out with friends. I had a nice lunch the other day with a friend. I have to push myself also as to not isolate. Hope you have a great night. Take care.
Hi P, I’m so sorry that you are struggling. Just keep up the good work being gamble free! It is hard when you have no support around you. Always remember that you always have support here!!!!! My pre-gambling self was obviously not a happy camper or I wouldn’t have gambled. I’ve done a lot of counseling for family issues, marital issues and for my depression and anxiety. I stopped when things were better but I never really got to the core of my issues. Your posts make me realize that even though I can refrain from gambling, I haven’t dealt with the real causes. I need to go deeper. Thanks P. You are always so insightful!!! Take care of yourself!!!
Congrats on your 32 days gambling free! I don’t think it’s too late for anything that we want. I think it is having the courage to go after it. Gambling takes many things away from us but look at recovery as a blank canvas. We can create anything we want. Life can be better!
P, I was thinking the same things. My daily walking exercise has hit a wall. I’ve made excuses not to, even though I know how much better I feel afterwards. That needs to change this morning. I’ve seemed to dwell on negative things recently. Outside forces that I can’t change. I told my youngest daughter in a conversation yesterday that I just want to be happy. Be gone negative thoughts!!!! P, we deserve these things for ourselves. We need to be kind to ourselves. We deserve it!!
Hi i-did-it, Good on your 4 weeks gamble free. It’s a hard journey. Keep going! Your posts are helping me a lot. The judging, shaming doesn’t help us. My gambling addiction is thrown in my face constantly by a family member. I used to feel shame. Now I am bitter and done with that person. You are right, life isn’t fair most of the time. We know who we are and should be proud of ourselves for wanting to end our addiction
Until someone walks in our shoes, they know nothing of what we are going through. Keep posting!P, Thanks for your encouraging words and support. It helps to know that I have supportive friends here. I hope you are having a great day! Take care.
Hi Rok, I’m glad you’ve found this site. Maybe GA meetings, blockers (not sure how that works) and other resources can help you. I kept the severity of my gambling from my Husband. I do understand what you are going through. When you can read other’s threads. That was very helpful for me. Take care.
P, It sounds like you are thinking things through and are being positive and are in the present moment. Life can really be difficult sometimes, with its ups and downs. I guess we need to learn how to ride those waves without gambling. Things are always changing. Gambling only makes our lives more difficult! Take care P. You are doing great.
Laura, I hope the back surgery helps relieve the pain. My cousin deals with back issues: titanium rods, multiple surgeries, nerve deadening procedures, ect….for years. I’ve seen what she goes through. So debilitating and it can be isolating also. Take care of yourself. Thinking of you.