I've been two days clean and already I'm really struggling to keep it all together
I really don't want to give in but it's really really hard
Does anybody have any coping mechanisms they can share?
All that's going through my mind is "Well one last £5 on the tennis today won't hurt" but it's never just another £5
I hate gambling. Wish I'd never started.
I'm day 8 or 9 - the urges can be controlled.
The best strategy is to eliminate access to time, money or opportunity -
1. Time (keep occupied)
2. Do not carry access to money
3. Self exclude
I also visit these forums and read at least one post a day to remind myself how awful gambling us and seeing others struggle like I do reaffirms my will. And I try to post when I can to give me strength. ( like this post)
You can do it
J
Keep the faith. There's plenty of good people in here who will keep you motivated. Urges arnt a sign of weakness there just a symptom of this terrible addiction. Remove temptation as much as possible. Educate yourself on what triggers your gambling behaviour but above all post on here and talk to people. You will realise that we are all in the same boat!
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