70 day GF. Still a struggle at times as if i’m Missing out on something. Just trying to fill the void by spending time with the family etc. Next target is 100 days. I think i’ll Make it, as hate the thought of gambling and what it did to my life.
Well done G100 on your achievements.
I first admitted in 2012 I had a problem and managed a period away from gambling before relapsing in 2013. I’d a sustained period away for around 3.5 years before I started to dabble and of course the intensity increased and disaster ensued.
I’m starting again today but can categorically say that life was better when I didn’t gamble. My mistake was thinking that I could gamble normally again and in my head harbouring a desire to gamble rather than fully committing to a recovery
My challenge today and each day forward is to learn from the mistakes of the past and not repeat - we can all help each other do this
Hey,
Just read your story and well done! Life is so much more beautiful without the toxic lie of gambling! Keep it up 🙂
Thank you both for your comments. We are all in this together and the support that we can give each other is the winning fotmular to beat this addiction. Day 71 GF and I feel good. Negotiated the World Cup without a single thought of gambling so pretty confident I can continue this when the football season starts in a few weeks. Here’s to a happier life, which doesn’t involve gambling.
74 days GF. Still going strong. The thoughts of what i’ve Done are always there, but i’m Just trying to focus on the future and living a happy life. I suppose I have two choices. 1. Be moody and depressed thinking about the money that i’ve Wasted or 2. Forget about the money and focus on enjoying the time with my family. The 1st option is not easy to ignore but i’m Going to try with option 2 and hopefully Over time the thoughts of option 1 will disappear for good.
Hi Reminder, thank you for your comment, it means a lot. Completely agree with what you say, it’s a struggle but ultimately the only path for a happy life is the one without Gambling. Good luck on your journey also.
Hi I’m new, not really sure what I’m supposed to do on here
Hi Madsam200, welcome to the forum. You should start your own thread and use it as a diary to put your thoughts down and comment on your recovery. People on here will then give you advice and support to help you overcome this addiction. I wish you the best in your recovery.
80 days GF. Life is getting better by the day. Off on holiday with the family this time next week so when I get back I will be over the 100 day Mark. Still need to keep focused and remember the bad times, as with the football season just round the corner temptation will be everywhere more so than usual.
Congratulations on cracking the 80 day mark, sounds like you are doing really well. Good to hear you’re away next week, staying clear from gambling will bring plenty more holidays in the future. I look forward to seeing you hit the 100 day mark!
92 days GF and having a great holiday. I came to the same holiday resort 2 years and then my mood would be dictated by how my bets were going. Now I can fully focus on my family and make sure that they are having a great time. 100 days approaching and I feel confident that I can beat this.
99 days GF and back from holiday. Feeling a bit depressed and bored. Should be looking forward to 100 days GF but something feels missing. Hopefully it’s just the holiday blues. Need to stay strong and remind myself why I can’t gamble.
Congrats on reaching 100 days GF. Probably just the holiday blues. Don't over analyze it, i'm guilty of that! Reality sinking in now also. Thing is once we stop gambling our lives don't automatically get better. We will still have s**t days like every other person, just we will now choose to not make those days worse by gambling.
From experience, you still might want to consider counselling or GA or both. You are doing great tackling the practical side but maybe you need some help with the emotional side of this addiction? Just something to consider mate.
Thanks mate, appreciate the support and advice. I don’t think counselling is for me, but will see how things go. Once the debt is repaid I think my moods and periods of depression will pass. Anyway 100 days and I feel like i’ve Taken a few steps forward on this long road. I would be lying if I said that thoughts of betting have not resurfaced recently but I am staying strong.
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