I don't come on the site all that often, but thought I'd write a small post.
I'm now 48 days gamble free, and must say the temptation is near to nothing. Gambling took over my life, in particular during 2017, I would stay up until early hours, getting little sleep, lost my appetite for excercise, lost quality time with my family, felt stressed all the time and so on and so on.....
Now I feel so much more in control of my life and getting there with my finances. I used this site as a starting point to my journey and it definitely helped. There are some inspirational stories and so many nice people all aiming to achieve the same goal.
I still have to watch my back as you never no when the temptation may arise again, but for now I am a good way there. I wish everyone all the luck in the world and only hope you can get everything back on track!
Congratulations United2017.
The real test is being able to keep it up but you've made the best possible start, and have done much better than me so honestly mate congratuations. How have you managed to keep the urges and temptations away?
Best of luck with the next 48 days!
Thanks for your post Adam, and yes you are right still got to keep it going.
I think a big part for me is realising the guilt of what my wife and girls could lose out on, and how low it made me feel about everything. I lost a lot of money and was right on the edge of making things a complete financial nightmare and it was getting to a point where I was close to being desperate!
I also read a number of posts on here where others have gone past the level I was at and what had happened to them and it terrified me and made me come to my senses.
I hope you can take some inspiration from this site, and be strong you can do this.
All the best of luck mate
I think that is the best possible energy to just throw into qutiting for good. Although have you thought about the underlying cause which could be fuelling it? I just hope that when things return back to normal and you start to repair yourself that it doesn't come crashing back down again.
I have been wondering lately about the same for myself and how to address this. I'm thinking maybe counselling - but I still find it quite difficult to talk about. I guess it's just something to suck up and do it.
Best of luck still!
Hi United 2017,
Well done for your post, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I’m glad to read about the progress that you’re making; and for sharing your story in the forum to encourage others, especially those who can identify with you.
Your post goes to show others that they’re not alone, and that there’s hope for them to overcome their gambling problem if they follow advice given them, and also stick to the boundaries.
It seems like the kind of strategies you’re applying is working for you, so continue with them, and look out here for more inspiring posts as well to help you boost your recovery process.
You seem to have taken a step in the right direction, so keep it up, stay strong, and keep up the good work!
Best wishes,
Beatrice
Well that's 63 days now, not even a hint of going back at the moment.
I hope everyone else is doing well, keep working at it and all the best !!
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