Hey all, so I was a gambling queen for the last 12 years. More like queen of the losers, queen of mass destruction on my mental health and queen of self sabotage.Â
Here I am today. I quit on 14th January this year through sheer willpower and determination.
Today I am struggling. I don't know what to do to fill the time I use to play online. I've recently started walking more and in the last 2 months I've lost a stone. I do like being outside in fresh air it's really boosting my mood, but I can't walk all-day lol.
Also, I'm struggling with my emotions and problem solving. I am going through a hard time with family matters currently and gambling was my release from this.Â
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Hi Louisa and a big well done for posting and and walking AND not gambling.
Gambling was my release as well. It is easy to feel a bit striped without it. I have been running daily, but like you say there is only so much walking you can do.
If we are talking pure escapism. What do you enjoy? It has to be personal to you.
I run 5km a day that makes me feel good, I love coffee or a glass/bottle (not recommended) of wine after 8pm the odd jigsaw or cooking session.
I think breaking free from gambling can really make you find yourself. So what do you enjoy? Then make space for it.
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