Aim for Peace of Mind

Hi hope

Your doing great

Have a good day gamble and stress free from gambling

Suzanne x

Day 19 today and still no gamble, feeling brilliant for lasting this long however I dont have alot of money or time at the moment as I am keeping myself busy doing housework, gardening etc. Real test will happen at the end of the month when I get paid but the way I am feeling at the moment and appreciating the "good" things in life that used to give me a lot of enjoyment, I am confident I will continue to resist any temptation/urges. I have far too much to lose now and that is not just financial loss, mostly the belief of my fantastic family and friends who are supporting my recovery.

Hope everybody doing well today and as always staying on guard.

Hope

Hi hope

Thanks for your support on my diary

Well done on19 days and thinking about how much we would lose now in our lives is certainly a good barrier and makes us stronger and more determined to abstain from gambling

Stay confident strong and positive

Suzanne x

Day 20 today - I am so pleased I am staying free of gambling.

I am desperate to give this addiction up for good and to get well enough to lead a normal life again.

Just been having a good chat with my husband who has supported me through all of this illness, I know he would rather I didnt have to go to GA meetings but remains consistent in encouraging me to attend as he knows and also wants me to continue the effort required to recover. Its just another example of the selfish nature of this illness and another consequence, its not just financial losses but I feel that I am depriving my family of precious time we have together to attend meetings that take up 3-4 hrs of an evening (inc of travel time). The good thing is he would rather me attend a meeting than sit alone in front of an inane machine for hours spending every last penny we possess.

Well its another beautiful day and one to enjoy and be grateful for.

Just checked my email spam folder and so many emails telling me I have "free" spins etc, they are all chasing their losses today and I for one will not even give these filth the time of day.

Hope everybody stays safe today and always.

Hope

Hi hope

Thanks for your kind words yes I wonder how we would feel if it was the other way round dread to think don't you

Day 20 3 weeks tomorrow that sounds good

Your post today is very positive and strong you are doing great at abstaining and as we know we have more than just money to lose it will be our way of life and why should we ruin our lives and our partners again to gamble and lose even more it would be insane and utterly pointless

Keep going and keep strong one day at a time

And win each day you don't play

Suzanne xx

Day 21 today - Thank you Suzanne for your kind words of wisdom as alway's.

Had a really good day today, pottering about in the garden and enjoying the sunshine again.

Managed to sort some papaerwork out that has needed doing for some time so feeling a lot more organised and in control of things again.

I think I am learning to live again without thinking of gambling, untill now, I have not had one thought today about slots/casinos etc which I am truly delighted with myself. Hopefully this will continue as I know from before, the longer since my last gamble the more healthier my mind behaves (if that makes sense), but as always will stay on my guard to avoid the next gamble.

Hope everybody staying aware of complacency too.

Hope

Hi hope

Day 21 that's 3 whole weeks today yes I agree the longer we don't play the healthier the mind behaves but it's still there at the back and it can play funny tricks like making us forget the pain and misery and sheer hell of our last bet so we must be on our guard

But the more distance we achieve it's definitely a positive for us

Suzanne x

Day 23 today and still gamble free.

Really hope this feeling lasts as I am sleeping and feeling so well without the old gamble in my life.

Not much to add to diary today except feeling good and life is so much easier at the moment.

Hope everyone staying strong

Hope

well done and nice to see we are beating this

Hi hope

24 days today gamble free well done and what a positive post glad all is well with you

Keep strong and stay positive

Suzanne x

Hope

what a difference three weeks makes,a fella once told me it takes 21 days to break a habit,then a lifetime to deal with addiction.

Glad the fog of your last episode of gambling has cleared,life will continue to improve without the destruction self made by gambling

My advice keep enjoying it!!!

Abstain and maintain

Duncs stepping forward never back

Day 25 today and I feel brilliant,

life is so much better without the G word, just enjoying simple things like reading, gardening, sitting in the sunshine instead of working out the best casino to go to or which gambling site I wanted to "donate" all my money too.

Big test is next week on pay day, will need to keep focused and on my guard, I will be taking one day at a time and keeping my money where it should be.

Thanks for all your lovely posts as always.

To my comrades in this battle to keep winning...stay strong and we will win.

Hope

thanks

Day 26 and still abstaining,

Still a long way to go as I have to meet the vulnerable times i.e. pay day, exposure to access and time off work in..... a nutshell- Time, Location and Money.

Next week I may possibly have all three, so my resolution is to stay strong, determined and above all not gamble.....

Hope everyone staying safe

Hope

Hi hope

You are doing great keep strong and keep going and stay positive

Suzanne xx