Thankyou I know, i'm used to these feelings from all the times i've tried to stop so like you say they do pass, taking each day as it comes. I'm struggling with a few things in my personal life at the moment but at least stopping gambling is going as well as it can 🙂
Yes personal life problems don't help, but stay strong because gambling only makes everything worse.
Keep strong and stay safe.
Suzanne xxx
Sometimes it's easy in recovery to feel really down
worrying about urges and debt as the world goes round
but it doesnt have to be this way
you see when we wake up we're the masters of our day
we're no longer slaves to this horrible addiction
we can enjoy life without affliction
The debts we caused will never increase
because we are no longer feeding this dirty wild beast
No more anxiety and no further stress
because we're choosing to correct the things we did to put our lives in a mess
so forget the things we did and leave them in the past
relax and enjoy life try to have a blast
the journey is tough especially the early miles
but enjoy your recovery, laugh at the urges and share your smiles
listen to advice and embrace support
when we gamble we can't stop remember that thought
it could be the best lesson we have ever been taught
We don't have to make it tough we don't have to be brave
because we are no longer gambling we are no longer a slave
It's okay I know the thoughts we can have and how it's on your mind
but if we are going to be succesful in recovery we need to be to ourselves very kind
Make the most of everything that comes your way
say no to gambling because you know it doesnt pay
Look at all the things that are there to enjoy
we can fill our lives with pleasant memories and choose a life that brings joy
Choose to fill your time wisely with the things that you love,
Like cooking and running and continue to give gambling the shove
fall in love, go on holidays, see friends, go for walks, listen to music and take up a new sport
do all the things that gambling took away from you and made you sell yourself short
Find your passion and what gives you that drive
it's time to look forward and time to feel alive
it's late at night and these ramblings are that of a prat
but if i leave with one thing...it's time to be happy we all at least deserve that
Keep up the good work stoneroses, and let me know how your counselling goes, my 1st apointment is Saturday week, and like you, I'm quite nervous about it. But with all the kind support on this chat from everyone, it helps.
stay strong!!
I will let you know mate feeling a little apprehensive but it's definietly needed!
Well today i've suffered really badly from anxiety but made it through uni, been paid today never seem to sleep well the night before only had a few hours sleep, maybe its the scars from gambling.
But another day ticked off no gambling today, mooney transferred to parents safely and barriers up. Looking forward to relaxing all weekend and watching plenty of sport! maybe a few beers!
Keep strong Stone and keeping looking forwards.
Suzanne xx
Staying strong Suzanne! Although being off on a saturday means as much as i love sport it was always a day to spend hours in the bookies, roulette, accumulators, dogs horses and the devil is always on my shoulder as its a day where you can win money buttt i cant stop if i do that so im keeping my money in my pocket!!
Started a little savings dish put 50 quid away a week as an average for what would havw gone on gambling in years gone by it going to try build it up
I remember all the hurt and things gambling stole from me and its not taking any more!
Hi stone, it's not nice to remember but it stops us from gambling. And thst is sooo positive.
Keep filling that jar, and starving the addiction.
Suzanne xx
Well done stone,keep the money safe, sod the bookies. iv been to London today for my daughters maths class, she has a 3 hour lesson, and I used to lose myself in the casino for the time, most of the time losing £500. NOT TODAY!!!! Walked around Hyde park and sat and had a few cups of tea. Now sitting indoors feeling £500 richer, and that is a good feeling!!!!!!
Spot on! Well done bet your miles more relaxed! im on a saving mission to move out at moment and final year of uni so cant f1ck up anymore already got debts to pay!
Even though got all my barriers up not gonna lie i f1ckin hate saturdays so tempted to bet on football!! Come through it safely mind think is where the counselling will hopefully help.
No gambling today! thats a week done!!
Same here, today is my 8th day, and I feel good in myself for taking the 1st steps last Monday.i told my father-in-law yesterday that iv stopped gambling, we used to go in the bookies Saturday and Sunday for dog/football bets. He come round yesterday and said "You ready then" and I told him, I'm not betting anymore. Didn't tell him the drastic steps I'd taken to self exclude from the shop!!! Like you say stones........ All barriers up!!!!!! Stay strong mate!!
Nice one day 8 as well for me so lets make sure we keep adding the days up together!
Very stressed at the moment as my dissertation is due in 6 weeks and ive not started it! Got a load of books out though that should help.
No gambling today had a few urges as went to a different town to collect the books from where I study.
Start of eating heatlhy which should help things.
Need to stop smoking and get back into running as well. One thing at a time though.
Starting to feel good! need to bottle this feeling and use it for when urges come! very busy week but busy is good 🙂
Starting to get motivation for dissertation ready to get started when i'm off work on thursday!
Start of eating healthy is going good!
Last bet sunday 22nd February.
Just about to set off on the commute to work! absolutely knackered hate getting up so early sometimes but that's life
Was supposed to have my counselling assessment today but due to work being a pain in the a**e I can't make it!
Still I won't be gambling today, gambling can f1ck off. Looking forward to finally making a start on uni work on my day off tomorrow 🙂
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