Hi all, I am 75 days clean today and I must say I am feeling very different. It has been incredibly tough but I can honestly say that my brain has reset itself I think. I am not cured and it will always be a battle but once you get past the first 2 months your brain starts liking it's new way of life. So to all out there struggling with this awful addiction, stick at it, it won't be easy but the more days you tick off the better it gets. Have a peaceful weekend xx
Thank you for your words jasmine, I am at the beginning of my journey, day two in fact, coping with abstaining from gambling and a partner who has kicked me out and won't talk to me, but having spoken to a lot of people on here I now don't feel alone in this, I am starting to feel more positive and feel there really is light at the end of the tunnel x
Well done Heather, if you want to beat this you can. Keep ticking the days off and it gets easier, I promise xx
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Thank you jasmine, I just need to keep telling myself I am strong, and I know I am I have over come worse through my life, I paid 500 back into the savings account I used to gamble as soon as I got paid, having checked the account, my husband hasn't taken it out which I thought he would, so maybe the is some hope there too !? Xx
Well done on 75 days. Keep counting them off. Getting the brain back to reality and under self control is a big part of this recovery (my opinion anyway). I'd hate to put a number on how many bets a day I placed! So starting my recovery going 1 day, then one week felt amazing. Then I was told to beware of the "honeymoon period". I was, then after around my 90day mark I knew when this period over where normal life was back and I was to face life without gambling and face whatever life threw at me without being able to say **** that I need a bet. The only way to do this is was to change things in my life that put these situations in the danger zone. Then combined with a strong mind (brain) I've got myself 7months gamble free.
So Jasmine and Heather both be strong, recovery isn't easy. One day at a time is such an important step to adhere to. It doesn't mean don't look forward to anything, I'm looking forward to my 1 year coin meeting with GA next Feb!
All the best to you both.
I'm new to the site and like heather I find these posts from people making progress very encouraging. I love the idea of my brain enjoying its new life. Thanks and well done all
Cheers Shep, wise words. Welcome Rachel, you can do this too, best wishes to you all xxx
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