Links to or reading information that have helped with your recovery

The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters

Overcoming gambling by Philip Mawer

what to say when you talk to yourself by shad helmstetter

why do I do this every day by Fraser dyer

insight into addiction by bill radmall

wheel of misfortune, can't remember author

any autobiography by someone who is a compulsive gambler - jeremy Kyle, stan Bowles, john hartson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp_iyj_yVEY&sns=em

"Codependant no more"- Melody Beattie

"People of the lie " and "The road less travelled"- M Scott Peck.

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thanks everyone keep them coming.

another one for me as i find with winter approaching it has a big impact on my mood

I found some of this useful.

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/E…-Balance-Strategies-Lluminari

We are born story tellers, I have to remind myself that I must keep telling my story thats what keeps it fresh in my mind and allows me to keep making the right choice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch…FXwPTPFPk2Dj0zFkBoyeLkdeEZGcY

Love Brene. Thanks for that one, Blondie. Here is a link to battling stress/depression/negative thinking. It's a program I just found and just started doing so I'm not sure how good it is yet. Maybe someone will find it useful.

http://www.helpguide.org/toolkit/emotional_health.htm

Here are a bunch I have posted before on individual threads but I'll put them here again since those got lost/buried:

I like this one for when I'm extremely stressed or panicky. It's a "tapping" routine and it's just over 9 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tkTUO_s9A4

Louise Hay on the power of our thoughts. It's almost 13 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tkTUO_s9A4

Here is a half hour self-hypnosis to end gambling addiction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-yDHo5pB9o

Here are various lectures (varying lengths) of Dr. Gabor Mate, an addiction specialist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?…w&list=PLE87AAD9177520468

Here is a link to a free online 21 day meditation. I suspect you can still register, if interested. The meditations are accessible through your email or facebook and are about 15 minutes each day.

http://www.devapremalmiten.com/

Blessings to all and keep up the fight!

She Bets Her Life by Mary Sojourner

Excellent site for emotional health and many mental health problems.

http://www.helpguide.org/toolkit/emotional_health.htm

I really thought this was interesting. It also had a profound effect on me... made me cry but also think.

http://www.upworthy.com/scien…s-to-happiness-youll-thank-me

" Healing the Shame that binds you "..John Bradshaw and also his works on "healing the inner child" ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q2tZa1gp8Q&sns=em

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Good idea for a thread.

Great suggestions so far.

One book that helped me early on was Willie Thorne's Autobiography 'Taking a punt on my life.' Worth checking out, great read.

Also recommend a book called 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior'. It's also a film which can be watched here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDNobJ-wmPI For me it's all about the idea of letting go. Give it a try.

-Alex

Don't know if anyone's familiar with Wayne Dyer, but he was involved a really inspirational film a few years ago called 'The Shift'. Just thought I'd share the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrCn19OXHSE

Do enjoy.

-Alex

Just came across two good quotes from a lady sharing her blog on the internet:

"...perspective is the most valuable tool we have in our toolbox."

AND

"Choose the Result...Focus the Effort!"

- Both quotes Heather Korol

If you are depressed, you may relate to these comics...

http://www.buzzfeed.com/hniga…he-frustrations-of-depression