Hi my name is Colin I am 108 days without a bet and feeling as positive I’ve ever felt in my 25 years of constant gambling. I posted in here around the time I placed my last bet, desperate for help and more to get things off my chest than anything else.
I’ve tried GA a number of times and it didnt work for me. I was always told this is the only way you can stop gambling. I am very early days in my recovery, I have been focusing on my own self development listening to a lot of podcasts for advice and I am putting that energy back into myself. Focusing on what makes me happy and not being caught up in the fact I am powerless over gambling. I am without doubt powerless over gambling however focus on what my life is giving me without it is giving me hope. I just thought I’d share a different perspective to the norm and maybe someone can relate. I’d love to help others in the same boat as me, this will in turn help me no doubts about it. We all deserve better, I have finally got hope
that’s awesome , congrats , I’m on day 5 , I’m determined to be free of this horrible addiction
Hi Collin i agree with u GA didnt work for me either i tried it on and off for many years i only found support when i was directed to this website i was still attending Ga sessions and i had a relapse i was advised to use the online chatroom for support so here i am 174 days g/f in my early days i had relapse after relapse knowing i had a problem i have got excellent support on here and i understand this is a life long illness, i have adapted my life arround it and i have finally after all theae years began to understand myself i feel more confidence then ever before and im aware when im most vulnerable so i have a plan in place, i realised being honest is very important i have reduced the chances of a relapse by getting rid of few unhealthy people in my life and im noticing a big change my mind is free i feel at peace, i concentrate on one day at a time and today i will not gamble
@tazman I have realised now I needed re evaluate my character and what kept leading me back gambling. There is no point in stopping gambling and still lying, deceiving, being angry, being selfish etc. Good to here you are doing well and wish you all the best in keeping it up
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