My name is _____ and I'm a compulsive gambler and I haven't had a bet for 11 days now.
I relapsed pretty bad, after going nearly 2 years without a bet.
I take each day at a time and confident with all the barriers I have put in place I will continue to be successful with this recovery.
The hardest thing in this relapse isn't financial but it's the hurt I've caused others. The emotions are still very raw and I don't think I will be able to restore what I have lost as a result of the relapse (lies and being an A**hole). However, I have realised I won't fix anything moping around and feeling sorry for myself. I have taken up running and trying to get fitter, trying to be happier and showing this illness will not consume me and I am better prepared, stronger and that I won't relapse!
As the days goes on, things do get easier the more you open up and talk it helps. Never give into this horrible illness. Life can be good again.
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