After ten years im still here fighting the fight

As im very obsessive ive been watching, and wanting a ps5 pro since about january...... All signs are pointing to it being a very good investment at the mo......  I managed to get a great deal this week and with some luck ive got it for 523 pounds ....... It didnt come yesturday but they promised it would come today and it did......

So ill be installing all my games onto it and hopefully it will be a grea tinvestment .

Now ive not drunk and alcohol in 8 years but impulisvely bought some on thursday.... i thought it be good and it would relax me (which it did) ...... however the following day i felt very hungover and felt like i had a cold....... I only had one can to be safe but all in all i dont think ill drink again as i like feeling fresh every morning and not dazed.

Also the mainreason i started a new thread is because today ive reached the 2300 day gamble free mark....... Now if it wasnt for this site and the pursistance of fellow gamcare users (friends) and the mods (also friends) then i really would be in a totally different position to where i am now.... so many many thanks

Now when i came here i was living at home with my folks saving for my own place....... now ten years later ive redecorated and moved into my flat and have ben living here for 4 years now.  ive saved and saved and managed to get all the best things for my flat like new fences, new boiler, new carpets, new oven, new microwave, new fridge, new sofa, new tv, new consoles, new dvds shelves, new bed, the list goes on and on.

If it wasnt for stumbling ont this site and being incredibly patient and stubborn with myself over the three years on here where i still couldnt stop gambling i dont know where i would be really. 

So again many many thanks

Now when it became apparent i had skitsophrenia and wasnt yet diagnosed i just wanted a job with no stress (to be able to help society in any way i can) but not stress me out, i wanted my own place (but again without the stress of financial burdens), i wanted to be healthy and fit (without obsessing about it)....... and i wanted to spend time with family and friends and nature ......

Now 14 years later i have mastered all of these things, ive achieved it all with the help of friends and family on this site and physically......

I cant thank you all enough

Today is the last day of my google fit week and yet again ive hit my target of 70,000 steps//////// great stuff

2300 days gamble free........wow im soo chuffed...... many many thanks to everyone....... for everyone on their first day , first week, first month gamble free.......be rest assured thinds get better if u are stubburn with yourself and keep with the knowledge that if u keep in recovery things will get better ........its garuanteed......

Toad, Andy, young guy to name a few regulars.......... keep being stubburn...... keep coming back...... if youre stubburn like me youll eventually get it completely right and the new lifestyle will reap rewards....

Well done Adam, I’ve come on tonight heading towards only day 5, because this is usually my trigger time for gambling, so thought…..in a world first, I’d come on here instead. Progress! Keep on with the encouragement everyone it’s amazing and so needed 🥰

Hi Adam

There should be an all stars hall of fame or maybe a stone outside Gamcare on the pavement with your name. 2300 days is incredible and you are still on here, posting and participating in the chatrooms. You were one of the first people I met in the chatrooms and aspired to. Your strength through many attempts and your desire to succeed is a lesson to all of us. 

You have turned your life around and your posts show that you have simplified life and are able to enjoy every aspect of it, head held high, of service to this community as well as outside of recovery. Your parents and family must be so proud of where you are now and I hope you see that in the mirror as well. 

Your money saving tips surpass Martin Lewis and your connection to the value of money is second to none. Most people on here would think step work is referenced to the 12 steps at GA but you drive people on here to keep fit through walking. Your dedication to that, every day is a gift which I hope is with you for life.

Your love of gaming brings another dimension to the site and one that I enjoy reading through your joyful words in your diary.

Adam, just keep being you. There is only and will Olly ever be one Adam123 on this site, the man, the legend, Adam123

I'm proud and honoured to call you me friend and hope to be on this site gamble free for decades to come, one day at a time 

Keep safe my brother 

Now that stuart has made it all worth while...... Its brought a tear to my eyes....... thank you soo much mate

I use to think Addicts of any kind were weak people however after researching i realised some of the smartest people have suffered from this gambling addiction infact i believe by overcoming addiction like gambling has made me smart i use to be quite naieve before i started gambling i have become quite outspoken and even general conversations i have gotton quite a few compliments for my 🧠 i have channelled this addiction into a positive i also dont allow stuff to get to me i believe i would never had these qualities had i not faced this this type of addiction ite like i can see through people surely i cant be the only one i believe if u can come out on top of this addiction anything possible in life like they say life is what makes you👍

Adam, 

You have inspired us with your perseverance in this battle and the outcome  is ever so  rewarding. Your example have given us proof and hope  that with determination and help we can overcome this destructive gambling disease. From the first day i joined you are ever so eager to help fellow chatmates by providing helpful advice and umlimited encouragement. You are always there no matter you feel physically well or not. We are lucky to have you around. Thank you Adam. 

Hi Adam

I think Ann says it all with her comment. That could be from any of us on here as we all feel the same and no doubt there are others who read your diary that don't come to the chatrooms. You should be so proud of yourself

@adam123 Fantastic Adam!👏👏👏👏👏

Hope you are having a lovely Sunday.

Pink Lady 🩷🍎.