So here we go. Day 1. I posted my first forum yesterday stating my addiction and today is the first day I'm trying not to gamble.
I'm at work as I type this so my mind is not thinking about the thrill from the spin of the wheel. Although I know when I finish at 2 and go home my mind will start thinking about it. I hoping I can amuse myself enough to stop the addiction taking over.
Any advice on how to prevent my self from gambling in the lonely afternoons would be appreciated. And does it get easier over time?
Thanks ricky.
Hi Rickydean,
Thanks for your post, and well done for sharing your story and making us aware of how your recovery is going.
Much as you’ve been struggling to overcome your gambling problem, you now seem more determined to do what it take to become a gamble free person, and lead your normal life.
I’m glad to know that you posted yesterday, and has posted again today, which seems to be a step in the right direction for overcoming your gambling problem.
By posting frequently it would make you aware of yourself, and enable you to come to terms with all your losses. Also, with your efforts and support you get from us, you’ll be able to make effective changes to enable you to lead a gamble free life in the future.
I’ll encourage you to be patient with yourself, and take your recovery process step by step.
Hopefully, 1 day will turn into 1week, and 1month, and so on and so forth. It’s doable, and you can do it, Rickydean.
My best wishes to you, and please keep posting!
Kind regards,
Beatrice
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