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That is fantastic news.. I look forward to hearing about relapse therapy, any tips??? Also i look forward do reading more posts… wonderful to see the effort and the gamble free life

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Well done on coming for help.. its the first step. It shows you want to improve your life. Distancing yourself from gambling can be difficult but not impossible. Change of career would be the wise choice, being constantly around gambling will be detrimental to you in the long run. Daily temptation that if yo uwant to stop you really dont need. It might sound crazy, change career, but really this addiction is serious. Its worth getting out now.
Have you thought of going to gamblers anonymous. These groups are all people with a gambling problem so everyone understands and can be great support.
Keep posting here, there is also counselling, groups here to join in chat, one on one line.
If you are serious about stopping, recovery has to kind of become the priority. Whatever you put above recovery is up to be lost. The disease of compulsive gambling is progressive, so where you are at now, if you continue, it gets worse… it doesnt matter if there is time gamble free, when you return to it you are just as entrenched in it then a little bit more..
Good on you for coming for help.. throw everything you can at this addiction, its a very sneaky thing. Keep posting, keep reading, reach out for all the help you can while you are wanting recovery.

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Hi Fritz

Well done on not gambling.. that is wonderful news. Its good that you have updated.. a lot of people dont post any more once they are gamble free, i think its a shame as it shows people its possible and once we are gamble free we still do need help, the addiction still lives within.
Good you are one that came back to share its so positive to see its possible.. i remember i thought it was impossible..
Well done on being an example and living the gamble free life wahoooooo

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Well done..
So glad you are continuing with recovery. Each time you have relapsed you learn from it. Each time gets worse and that bit harder. This time you are back with a smile and determination. Make sure that whatever you did before you add something more in to the mix of your recovery. Just advice, not lecturing, i just mean if what you were doing before didnt work then add something else to strengthen your recovery. Do you have a close friend who you could confide in, sometimes its good to have someone to talk to about it, but still the best ones for me have always been GA members or people from here, they are the ones who get it.
They are all going through or have been through what you are right now. So there is that understanding.
So happy for you Izzi that you have the determination, that that switch has been flicked toward wanting recovery. Keep posting, keep talking. Just take it a day at a time, just for this day dont gamble. Hang in there chickadee. You are back on track.

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How’s things going for you today? I hope you are well. Always happy to see an update, I get on here and hound everyone don’t I, lol. Just like to keep the connection.

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It was good to chat recently. I hope you are having a good day today. Miss seeing your posts here you know.

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Well done on telling us your story and seeking help. It’s great to take that step. I know you say you’ve tried GA etc but it can still be support, I still gambled while attending and relapsed but the support along the way was invaluable. I know it’s different for all and you may not like it just sometimes I find trying things and giving them a go for a longer time helps. Sometimes it takes a few goes to get recovery whatever method we use in getting there. Just keep trying, keep using whatever support helps you, just don’t give up on giving up. Ban from casinos and online if that’s available to you, make money less available, don’t carry it with you, just what you need for the day,same with cards. Hope you continue to post and let’s know how you are.

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You seem to do a lot of fun things! It’s great to read, wonderful to hear of these things and that you are staying gamble free. These things are so much more real than gambling ever could be. Gambling is such a fake world isn’t it, an illusion that it’s fun when it’s breaking us down, well done FG

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How are things going for you today? It’s good you have joined this community. What things have you found that help you the most? Maybe post a little more on your thread so we can get to know you and share your journey

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It’s great you have sought help now. It is possible to stop gambling. It’s easier to handle this with others, alone is a little difficult hence the reason we are here.
Can you look at gamblers anonymous? Great Support. You can ban from online sites, I’m not sure of stocks but maybe not have money accessible in online format. Groups here and one on one help too. Use all you can now while you have that desire to stop gambling. Keep posting your thoughts and feelings. If you fall, get back up, try and try, just don’t give up on giving up

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How are things for you today? I am glad you are strong in your recovery now, your faith has really helped you. What a difference to the kin I knew here years back. You have grown so much.
Hope you have a good week kin!

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So nice to read you defeated those urges and did not act upon them. Yes, get yourSelf those jeans. Yum I love Chinese food too. It’s good to have little treats a long the way makes life enjoyable and is reward for not gambling. It lets us feel what life is like without addiction. It’s good your daughter has friends to help out too. Takes the load off just you. I started walking, you inspire me talking about gym!
Have a great week

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I think when we stop gambling a range of emotions come to the surface and need to be worked through. We have stuffed a lot of emotions down by being in addiction. I found for me I went through a lot of emotion from being numb to melting the block of ice I had become. I already had mental health issues with depression and anxiety but it got to a point I needed medication which I continually fought. Happy I went on it now. It takes a while for the head to unscramble I think.
I know that you can do this journey Izzi, you have gone for extended periods not gambling before. Can you add something in now to strengthen your recovery. I can’t recommend GA highly enough. I know it’s not for everyone but it’s specifically for this addiction, support and strength.
I know it’s hard, I know the pain, keep going. Just for today don’t gamble. Find rewards for not gambling, movies, meals, dvd, book, friends. Do little things for you along the way, be kind to you and wipe that past and start fresh. You are a good person fighting an addiction and the great thing is you are here. Don’t give up Izzi. Maybe join a group here if u get the chance. Talk on the one on one line if u need. Keep going, you can do it, you will be ok.

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How fantastic that you will be debt free by the end of the year! That is wonderful. It is good you have a plan and you can see the hard work you are putting in will be so worth it for that gamble free life.

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Well done on coming back, being honest, and admitting where you are at. I totally get where you are right now because I have been there that many times too.
Have you been able to find a gamblers anonymous meeting?
I think it could really be of benefit to you. Hang in there Izzi, this time will pass and you will be able to put this behind you. Find more support, you need it at this time. Keep posting how you feel. It will get better Izzi. Put things in place now that will make it harder for you to gamble.
I know it feels the bottom of the barrel right now, it’s temporary. You have made a start, you are on a new day now, a new path. We are with you.

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