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Hi there is always still time to make the U turn. You have made it and are now on the road in the right direction gamble free, well done..
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nPeaWell done SJ looks like we both got back on track round same time. Within a week of each other. Well done to us. Keep going Il do the same
Pea
Well done Lynsey, sorry i misinterpreted from your previous post. I am glad you are ok.
I cannot ban everywhere here either due to the laws here. I have even written to government about it with no success.
For those of us who cant exclude we need to find other methods to stop. GA, counselling, limited money etc. Im only on day 2 not lecturing, just saying through experience of the yo yo gambling life what it has been for me.
You can do this. When the time is right we will stopPea
We all know how it is. Im on day 2 after being here and GA since 2009. Gotta keep trying. You never know if this is the last time we gamble if we dont try. Keep going.
Pea
I am so glad you found this place. Its the first step, admitting we have a problem . Gambling sucks the life out of us. Your children wont be better off without you, believe me i have thought the same. As someone who has lost someone to suicide it puts so much mental torture on the ones left behind.
They live with it for the rest of their life. Thinking is their something they could have done. What a memory to have for them.
Things will change as the days get further away from gambling. Im on day 2 I’m not an expert, i am an expert in trying however and relapsing and getting back up.
What i have learnt is this: Put blocks on place. If you gamble on line block the sites. If you gamble at a casino check out the laws for self exclusion, you can ban yourself from places depending on where you are.
Carry limited cash with you only enough for the day.
Cut up cards so you cant as easily access the ATM machine.
Maybe attend gamblers anonymous, there is also counselling.
Keep coming back here. Journal, read.
When you get the urge, try to delay it. I will wait half hour etc, before i can go, get busy and then keep doing that delaying.
Once i start i cant stop with gambling. If i win i put it back in, so thats not a win. If i lose i chase it. Its all loss. Gambling brings no win. It only brings you to the point you are at now and worse if it continues. There is help available. Throw everything at this addiction. Believe me i know how bad it is. Stop now. Use everything you can against it. its very very sneaky.Pea
Oh i get where you are coming from, day one for me again. Hold onto your days. I wish i had. I never want to go through it again either, we need to grab on to each others hands here and walk through this journey each day. All the best for today
Pea
Well done on your gamble free days, hold onto them. Please hold onto them i cant stand the thought of people going back to this addiction and going through what i am going through right now
Pea
I believe this is normal. Just the hungry addiction wanting to be fed. It will keep on doing this and the longer we dont give in the quieter it will get but at first its going to roar for a while to get our attention.
Hang in there you are doing really well and you are aware that your brain is trying to scheme and plot. Just get through each hour when you get the urges. Get busy and they will pass. Im telling myself this too. The addiction only gets worse so best time for us to stop is now.Pea
Well done SJ on day 2
Keep going, i know its hard, thats why we are all here, we have to fight. This addiction is just too dangerous for us.
Pea
Hey Bettie
I just wanted to say i am wondering about you and how you are these days. I hope that you are ok today.pea
Hey FG
Hows things in your world? Well we have both been here a long time together, what a bumpy journey yet we are still somehow here. I hope that you are ok and you will come post soon and let us know how you are
Pea
I know its hard, I’m struggling too. Just keep thinking i will not gamble today, just this day. Im trying to just stay busy, make a little plan for the day put a few things in it.
Pea
Hi Larry
I feel so strange saying hi to you after all these years and looking at your fantastic journey of recovery. we were here at the same time and i am a week gamble free. I feel like a failure but I’m still here.
So pleased for you Larry you have put the hard work in and its paid off.Pea
Nice to see you in chat and sorry i was not more talkative. Im having a little meltdown. Its good to see you here and keep up the good work gamble free.
Pea
So good to read the success of your recovery. I love reading inspirational stories of people who make it.
You have done a great thing for your life, always keep your guard up this is a deceptive horrible addiction.
you are doing very very well, be proud of youpea