102 days.....

Hey pourme88 well done on your achievement you should be massively proud.
Try reframing your thoughts from guilt of what could have been to positivity of what is going to be. 

Don't give up and don't let your negative mind win, try keep positive. You've got this...

Congratulations to you! I have been gambling for 20 years and have never made it 102 days. That's amazing and I hope you keep going. 

I know it's hard for sure but try to let the guilt go. I think all of us in this situation struggle with guilt. I tell myself I fell into gambling but maybe if I didn't I would have overspent in other frivolous ways. We can only move forward. No turning back the clock. 

Also I truly believe letting ourselves stay too long with guilt and shame only makes a relapse more likely. I know for me that seems to be true. I get so stuck in it that I feel like I have done so much damage what's one more time going to matter? 

Be proud of your accomplishments but stay diligent. Don't let the guilt eat you alive though. Focus on the wonderful feeling of being and staying gamble free. 

Congratulations again ☺️

Kandi

Hi

Thank you for your replies. I can definitely relate to thinking what's one more go going to matter. 

I know I have to accept it, and take it on the chin. Acceptance is hard. 

I know I definitely am not going to go backwards. This 102 days has been by sheer will and determination. They said I wouldnt beat a addiction without proper help. So, me being the stubborn mare I am is going to prove them wrong.

I want a better life for me and my family.

Love to all xxx 

I am on day 700 today even though i should be celebrating the guilt never goes away been gamblier for past 18 years and due to health issues the money i have lost would have come in handy now however i am pleased i dont have any financial struggles or debt however it one of those things i will have to live with you are doing amazing and dont let negativety get the better off you it got me in past so i am more aware this time around everyday without a bet is an achievement has u simply not given in 

I am inspired by you Pourme. I do not have any help with this either and do not want to go that route. I have tried GA and counseling but it didn't help. I want to do it on my own. Thanks for sharing this. We can do it.

Hi there. Try to focus more on the positives of what you are achieving and not the being riddled with guilt.  102 days is a great achievement so be proud of that and enjoy.

Wishing you all the best.

Pink Lady 🩷🍎.