Hi all,
so, day 77 GF, and things are going pretty well. The positive of having money to spend on normal things, and not having the overwhelming urge to log on to whatever casino I was getting rinsed by at the time is just a godsend.
Also, having all my previous indiscretions out in the open has given my marriage a real chance of recovering, as my lovely wife has said she always felt I was hiding something just couldn’t put her finger on what, and now we all know everything there is an honesty about our relationship that has been missing in hindsight.
my question is, even though it’s getting on for 100 days without gambling, there are still odd occasions when I do get urges to do it; I haven’t acted on them but they are still there. From experience, do these wane over time or will there always be that scratching in the back of your head trying to get in?
Getting my life back is enough motivation to not succumb without question, but I am a little surprised that after this length of time I still occasionally lust after that rush and wonder what other people’s experiences are?
Thanks for reading, and good luck with your journey to health at whatever stage your at.
Well done on the 77 days?
I’m in a similar position to yourself. I’m feeling the benefits of not gambling (which involves hours alone on my iPad paying no attention to my family)  Better off financially and not waking up with that horrible feeling after a big loss the night before....but, still getting the urge. I’ve tried signing up to new online casinos but thankfully Gamstop has saved me from myself.
Good luck with your recovery and keep strong against those urges.
im very sceptical this addiction ever truly leaves you in peaceÂ
gambling recovery is something of a lifelong commitment and anyone who tells you otherwise is lying
the most disturbing issue is that you could go 1,2,3 years gamble free then have one lapse of concentration place a bet and slowly start the descent back down the spiral without even realising itÂ
im a week into my latest attempt at a life free from gambling and the journey in front of me is daunting to say the least
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Hi all,
so, day 77 GF, and things are going pretty well. The positive of having money to spend on normal things, and not having the overwhelming urge to log on to whatever casino I was getting rinsed by at the time is just a godsend.
Also, having all my previous indiscretions out in the open has given my marriage a real chance of recovering, as my lovely wife has said she always felt I was hiding something just couldn’t put her finger on what, and now we all know everything there is an honesty about our relationship that has been missing in hindsight.
my question is, even though it’s getting on for 100 days without gambling, there are still odd occasions when I do get urges to do it; I haven’t acted on them but they are still there. From experience, do these wane over time or will there always be that scratching in the back of your head trying to get in?
Getting my life back is enough motivation to not succumb without question, but I am a little surprised that after this length of time I still occasionally lust after that rush and wonder what other people’s experiences are?
Thanks for reading, and good luck with your journey to health at whatever stage your at.
Stay Strong and Gambling Free
I went through very hard times with my wife, but we are coming out of this now as the trust re-builds.
So fortunate to have this wonderful person with me through this
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