OK so for over the last year I've been trying to stop I did manage 60 days I did manage 20 days I did manage to resist the fobts but I always go back I need the best structure and advice available to beat this I'm sick of it now
To set things of I have excluded myself from more online sites looking for software now
Hi Backagain, I’m not sure there is a best structure but there are plenty of people in GA rooms up and down the country who can attest to working the program being what helps them. Other people swear by counselling & GamCare offer free sessions although you may need to pay for the longievity. Accepting that I can never gamble again has been vital for me.
I’m not sure if you switched to online because you were avoiding the FOBT but regardless, blocks aren’t usually enough on their own, not for us. We need to figure out how to rewire our minds, lead a happier more fulfilled life without the need for the crutch of addiction. Willpower is required but it won’t work in isolation.
Great work with the exclusions! It may be worth speaking to GamCare about the new GAMSTOP (there is a sticky on it) if you haven’t figured out suitable blocker yet.
Make today your future - ODAAT
Thanks I will check it out I use to dip between fobts and online now it's just online it's quick and easy I always stupidly think I can win the game I lose I carry-on its worse near and on payday
What universally ex gamblers agree on is total abstinence is the secret.
Good luck.
Day one today then two Things had a mini argument in my head about going in bookies I won haha and still avoiding the online sites so far so good
Note I won the argument in my head not at the bookies just read that back looks like that's what I meant hahA
Heading out of day 2 now same as ever I've had opportunity to go online but I've just focused my mind elsewhere keeping positive thoughts
Day 3 keeping on track
How are you finding it backagain?
The first few days are the toughest. What protections have you put in place to ensure you don't relapse again?
Again like I said, these are the toughest and you are smashing it by getting to Day 3. Stay strong and take things one day at a time and you will get there.
Best of luck
Hi finding it ok yea did about 60 days once Just gotta keep focused ive blocked myself out of alot of online sites and resisted fobts
Day 4 complete Just keeping focused i want to beat this i need to come here every day till do
Day 5 check in
Day 6 another day down
Great stuff Backagain..you are doing it right...one day at a time.
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