As my name says, here we go again’

Your never talking to yourself, i find that it does help and reading others diaries too, i am taking things one day at a time and i can say that not once have i missed losing my hard earned cash ! Im trying to think of it in terms of what could i buy and have to show for my money and also pay off my debt instead of chasing features .

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Last time I managed over 150 days and really did think I’d cracked it, not sure what happened but slowly I got sucked back in and had a really bad few months losing a few thousand. I’m lucky that I still have some savings and really don’t want to lose these. I’ve just played my last slots I hope, going to try get on here and update daily, even if I end up talking to myself it does help. 

Sorry to hear that you have slipped back in after almost 1/2 year to being gamble-free. Hope you don’t mind me asking but; what caused you to go back to gambling? Also; could you tell you were going to relapse, were the signs there? Did you get urges prior to placing the bet? If you can share that would be amazing as I am 125 days gamble-free and want to learn every way possible to not go back to that very dark place. Thank you

@beat_gambling_today hi, my biggest slip was that I changed my phone and got an upgrade and I didn’t put Gamban on my new device straight away. I then convinced myself I could play occasionally and stay sensible and not chase, as we know this isn’t possible for a gambler. Well done on 125 days, I know how big this feels, wish you all the luck. My biggest advice would be keep making sure all your blocks are up to date and take one step at a time, even later on in he journey. I hope to get to 125 days again....

@chasing-slots thank you 🙂 I too find reading other people’s diaries really helpful and interesting. I also find that whilst gamble free last time if I had urges I would come on and update my diary instead and whilst doing so remind myself of why I’m doing it. I struggle with the fact I am very compulsive and swap one addiction for another, if I’m not gambling my money I’m online shopping constantly, although I suppose this isn’t as bad, but it’s another addiction I want to kick also!! One at a time ...

@herewegoagain20 

Hi

I find reading other people’s diaries really helps me understanding I see myself in other people both healthy and unhealthy interesting and also stimulating.

I had emotional and my urges sharing with people working well in their recovery helped me.

I understand that while in my addictions I was not dealing with the pains or fear of my past, each time I Gambled I made things worse. 

I would also switch one addiction or an obsession for another.

It was just me escaping in my fears.

Just one day at a time and …one addiction at a time.

Recovery is about healing my pains and becoming healthier and whole with in myself.

Love peace and serenity to every one.

Dave L

AKA Dave Of Beckenham UK