Attempting to fight this

It's good to see that you've made some positive steps.

I wonder is there more to not wanting to block yourself from bingo, would it be the social aspect of it or that would then lead to you needing to tell other people about your gambling issue. If you feel the need to go to bingo still try only playing bingo and leave the slots a few times and see If you lose interest.

Good luck whatever you choose 

@brownie889 thank you, i think it is the social side its all myself and my husband do aswell really especially when theres nothing else to do i wish there was just away around of not going on the slots. Thank you for advice. 

@e5234cnwrb Well done Vickie. 👏👏👏. On 1st of April, I had those exact same thoughts - “enough really is enough”! Through coming on here most days, writing in my diary and reading other people’s posts, going on the live chat and putting essential blocks in place, I now find myself on day 74 g.f. I am in a much better place, both mentally and physically. This can be just the start, when we finally do decide that we want this to stop for once and for all.

Wishing you peace and strength on your new journey 🙏.

Take care.

Pink Lady 🩷🍎.

Aw thats amazing pink lady well done on being 74 days g.f that's really good! I did join the chats Last night for a bit. I think il make a diary too to try and help. Thank you x

Hi @e5234cnwrb Vickie,

Small steps for big gains.

If that's what you feel you need to do at the moment, then go for it.

Everyone manages their recovery differently and it's great to see you moving in a positive direction.

Perhaps, ensure you have limits in place at the moment, however this can be difficult for someone struggling with gambling harms, as it almost always because compulsive.

I know you feel you are bored and there is not much for you and your husband to do but there are definitely ways of not visiting the slots.  The world is full of opportunities, expand your options and maybe take up a new hobby or try visiting somewhere else that maybe does not involve gambling but still has a strong social aspect to it. 

However you decide to approach it, please keep us posted and continue to post on the forum.  There is significant help and support here from people from all walks of life.

I sincerely wish you all the best and look forward to hearing more about your journey.

Thanks

Cabe 

(Volunteer Online Peer Supporter) 

Hi Vicki hope your doing well i was too at the same position not too long ago i remember coming home after a devasting loss and feeling sick to my stomach i made my first diary - Im making my first diary on this forum, its my first day since my last relapse which lasted nearly a month i just couldnt quit im now in debt each time i have relapsed i have made it difficult for myself i cant change the past but i have the ability to change the future, i have been gambling on and off since 2006 this is the first time i have done gameban mosses and barred myself i made the agreement do what i can and take each day as it comes and with time i know it will get easier has i have previously experienced life without gambling here to a new start i wrote this exactly 340 days ago which i always come back to remind myself in that time alot has changed i have had my up and downs however i am proud to say i havent relapsed i still feel exactly the same as i did on day 1 and i will try to keep the fight going just for today i will not gamble💪🏻

Thank you both for your advice. Tazman thank you for telling me your story. It honestly helps to know your not alone in this however doesnt really make it any easier. Its the first time ive ever put these steps in place and knowing there in place is reassuring.