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It’s amazing isn’t it when urges come, I always wonder how did I get through all those days before? This day is challenging you right now but it will change.
I had thoughts, I ordered take out and put on a chick flick when I had a free period of time. It was enjoyable and then I was glad I chose that. My living room resembles a crime scene of a food a holic this morning, I woke to wrappers and containers sprawled everywhere. That’s the only kind of party I have these days. Lol.
I hope you get through those urges, they will fade again, I know it’s tempting. It’s good you are going to gym. I find even just walking round the shops good too sometimes.
I know you are doing all for everyone. Be kind to youP
Hows things Liberty? How is the gamble free life going, i do like your poetry. I hope that you are ok today
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Well done on your gamble free, every time you have had the thoughts or urges you have got through, continue to do what you have done by making it this far, congrats, well done
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Hi Geordie,
Just wanted to say hi and miss seeing your posts round here. Hope all is good for you
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Hang in there, it was nice chatting to you. I think we all regret what we did, what we lost. In time as you re build life without gambling others will see your progress and you will feel the change. I can’t change my past but I can change today, giving myself the best chance by not gambling today. Hang around here, keep journaling and chatting, the days will pass, things will improve, there’s challenges, but whatever challenges there are they are easier to face without destroying ourselves more with gambling
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Hiya just wanted to stop by and say hello, see how you are doing today and hoping all is well this week for you.
Its been freezing here but not as cold as where you are i know. Im happy to be able to say i like you today K are gambling free.. what a wonderful thing hey.. hope all is good for youP
Well done on not gambling I love hearing of the improvements in your life, what a difference
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Hi FG hope you are having some nice downtime for yourself. Funny you were organizing drawers, i have to do the same, its on my list lol.. hasnt happened yet but its on the list..
Sounds like you are settling in to the gamble free life a bit more and doing other things with your time.. love that you swim all the time, what bliss.. would love a pool.. have fun FG enjoy your timeP
Welcome, you certainly have found the right place, this is a wonderful little community of compulsive gamblers from all across the globe.. we are all united in our want to better our lives and leave compulsive gambling in our past.
Well done on going to rehab. Its ok people dont get gambling as an addiction sometimes, its not as obvious as when people are high or drunk.. if they see our bank account really is the only way of knowing at times.. its easier to hide.
You know you have an addiction, we do, its what you do about it now thats the main thing, stick with other recovering compulsive gamblers they are the ones who get it. Gamblers anonymous is perfect for support, as is here, counselling, there are one on one meetings here online, there is the helpline, theres a family and friends section for your family or friends who want to know more about it or have support. Use every resource availabe to you, throw all you can at this addiction.. welcome here and hope to maybe see you in a chat room here to talk sometime.
You are understood here i promise.P
Im sorry to hear you gambled but i am glad you are not beating yourself up its the worst thing you can do.. learn from your relapse and see where you could have had barriers higher or what you could have done, called someone when you get the urge. Delay it perhaps, wait an hour start doing something else. I know how it goes though Micky of course as ive been there hundreds of times, try to learn from this one and see what you can do to prevent it again.. well done for coming and being honest and moving forward.
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I think it’s important we remind ourselves. For myself, I have noticed as time goes by its easy to forget how bad it was.
Forgetting that thoughts can come, maybe it’s wasn’t that bad etc! Glad you are reminding yourself.
Hey you have cats, wahoooo, I love them.P
I just want to say well done to you for getting through days of urges and not giving in, well done! The more you deny the addictive monster the quieter it will eventually become. You’ve come a long way
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Welcome back, looking forward to your groups soon
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That is great that all is ok for you with your heart. Thats good that the medications keep things stable. its lucky we have all these medicines.
Have a great day too i know you are looking forward to seeing your grandson again you sound great for each otherP
I love how you post these little lists, they get me thinking. They somehow remind me to be grateful to try to look at the good, to be a bit more organised by even setting little lists in the first place, I know my day runs a bit smoother when I have a plan, wow your recovery has progressed, I’m a fan.
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