[Pea]

I like what you have written. Its a tough addiction. Have to throw everything at it. Its very sneaky and deceptive. so I’ve learnt through many many many relapses.
Glad you are here, you dont have to do what i have done, you can stop now.

Pea

[Pea]

Well done on coming here, its really hard at first to admit we have a problem and thats often the first step needed, then reaching out for help.
Gambling sucks the life out of us, I’m early days too but not new to trying to give up. There are many people who live with gambling addiction and recover. Listen to what works for them. Keep journalling and talking. Maybe look for counselling, GA meetings, Banning from places of gambling if available to you.
Keep coming back

Pea

[Pea]

I just wanted to say i got a lot out of reading this thread today. its a struggle for sure. Well done on the time not gambling and i love all the things posted here. You never know when you are helping someone

Pea

[Pea]

That is wonderful, 18 days. Keep it up. One baby step at a time. Any set backs, come back. Keep going and going and those days will add up for you. This addiction is so dangerous. Don’t underestimate it, try and try again if you have to.

Pea

[Pea]

Hey great idea on the new thread, new thread for a new life and you are a new woman. You’ve done so so well and I hope you realise what a huge thing it is to achieve recovery. I admire you for it and anyone who strives for recovery. You’ve done it K and you are an inspiration for others here. Never give it up..

Pea

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Hi Eric

Yes you are lying to yourself. I have said the same thing many times over. If you are a compulsive gambler. If you win as much as you think that wont be it. It will spur you on more and build the desire more to keep going. Chasing chasing and more chasing the losses just leads to bigger losses. Have you left with your winnings so far? I understand the insanity. Ive lived it for years trying to stop and Im currently on day 2. I would have been in a much better place 1 if i had not gambled and 2 if i had not chased the losses. It just gets deeper and deeper. Looking back i think why didnt i stop back then and each time the loss is now greater. I had the exact same thoughts if i can just get a really good win i will stop. I had some wins, didnt stop… its just the same crazy cycle. The only way we win is to stop. Its a progressive addiction, believe me, it gets worse and worse and worse the longer it goes on, the bets get higher, the money goes quicker, our minds get more damaged. Get out while you can… this addiction is a killer

Pea

[Pea]

SJ what a great idea. Im all for lists. Im going to be making some. Its an awful time right now, starting over. Well done on your positivity, i will have to take a leaf out of your book for that one. Im back and restarting. Keep going SJ, you can do this, and i hope to see you in Charles group again some time soon though the times are mostly a bit early for me but hopefully one day.

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Hi K

Its been ages. I am so happy for you and seeing you have made such excellent success of your recovery. I remember being here around the time you started and i so wish i could say the same but unfortunately things have not turned out well for me at all and things have progressed to a scary level now.
I am still fighting the exclusion laws here and have got no where but nonetheless tried. I ended up banning over 20 places but left me over hundred. Its ridiculous. So my challenge has been to find other things. GA, counselling etc, nothing has worked for me but i guess i had to get to the bottom and maybe its taken all these years to find it. I wish it hadnt. Its not pretty. Guess it had to have me broken.
Sorry to go on and on about me on your thread. Just giving you a heads up to where i am at.
I am given hope reading of yours and others success stories. I want to be one too. Thank you for posting recently. It gave me courage to come back again. All the best to you Kathryn, hold on to your recovery it is precious.

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