One big hit and your addicted

Good post, Chicagoguy. Well done on the 20 weeks. We're pretty close by each other. I know I'm 5 months free of it now. Very grateful too, believe me. Though I still have the odd urge which is easier cope with, I'm feeling I have a lot more going for me now I don't have the voice in the back of my head pushing me to gamble again every hour of the day (It used to be like that). Feel very lucky I got out. We should definitely be grateful.

Well done of your progress, friend.

-Alex

Thank CGuy for your posts so much benefit to me. I am only now calming down I went back for abit more today. But just got sick of it as I could see the only thing I wanted to do was Gamble not win money or get my money back all I wanted to do was gamble it was a sickening feeling but I finished with it. I am on the comeback I have some changes to make.

Hi Chicago

thanks for your inspiring posts- you are so right; there are some fabulous people on this forum. your diary and comments on mine are really helping me with my recovery- thank you.

Well done on your weight loss too- something else I need to address and feel inspired to start today.

one day at a time

Stux

Loved reading your last entry and good to hear you are looking forward to your future.

My one word to you is -- Enjoy!!!

xxx

Hey all,

Today I start back at the addiction center I'am an out patient at. I have my 1 on 1 therapy session today. Feeling much better, gonna take a few weeks to build my stamina back up on the tread mill, and plan to do some fishing this weekend at the river. Every thing is progressing well in my plans, should hit my goals I set for myself by August 1 st. Grateful to have come to my senses that gambling has no place in my life, nor do I ever want to entertain the idea of having a bet. Make the right choice each day, a choice to better your futures outcome. Without gambling in our lives we can certainly obtain a better path to travel on our journey. And along that path we can expect some bumps, but we will walk around those and keep are heads held high, and continue to persevere. I wish you the best in your recovery plan.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Hi Chicago guy, how ya doing? Been reading your journey, its inspiring, Do you have equivalent to high street betting shops, Do you have access to these evil fixed odds machines and the roulette? Hope your staying strong? Liberator

Hey Chicago

Good to read you're back to health and getting on top of everything. It's so rewarding to have that feeling of being more at ease, engaged, organised and enjoying life. A gambling addiction takes so much from us that it's easy to be blinkered to how it impacts on our lives.

I've barely been on the site this week due to work commitments and the fact I've been decorating my flat in London. Throw in a bit of gym time and a day out with the family last Sunday and dinner with friends Monday night and I realise my life is so much more productive now. So many wasted years blowing money to all forms of gambling. Thankfully no more.

Have a great weekend.

G

Good mourning all,

Hope everyone is enjoying there weekend. Today is June first, and looking back on the past 5 months, I have made some significant changes in my life for the better. It's taking some hard work, and there is still much hard work ahead, but I'am very happy with my progress. If you asked me last December, where did I see myself in June of this year, I wouldn't have had much of a positive attitude back then, and wouldn't have had much to say. To be able to say today I've been in abstinence for 145 days, lost 18 lbs to date since I started on my healthy eating program, working out at a gym, and enjoying life again is such a reward. A reward that comes by making a choice to abstain, no more bets. I will keep pushing myself to excel in all aspects of my life, and always keep a good support system in place. I return to my group therapy session next week and G.A. These are my new necessities for going forward in my journey of abstinence. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Hi Chicagoguy

Glad to read you're on the mend physically. I love the positivity in your writing. Keep doing what you're doing cos its working for you 🙂

Take care

Irene

x

Mr. c

fella you gifted yourself a better life through abstinence.

yes its hard work at times but rewarding too boot.

when i think of all the time i dedicated to gambling for nothing but a life i loathed.

abstinence the gift that keeps on giving.

keep up the great work.

a massive well done on the weight loss too, something i am enjoying greatly too.

just for today enjoy

duncs stepping forward never back.

Hey all,

Hope everyone's weekend has been great. I have a full schedule ahead of me this week, ready to get back to the grind stone, so to speak. Monday I have a G.A. meeting, Tuesday I have group therapy season, Wednesday I have another G.A. meeting, and Thursday I have my 1 on 1 therapy session. Also working out at the gym picks up in intensity this month of June, and of coarse some fishing when weather permits. Keep plugging away, and remain in abstinence is my top priority. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Hey Chicago

Pleased to see you are still going strong and keeping yourself very busy whilst abstaining from gambling. I think that is really important to distract your mind with other things, especially those you enjoy. E

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and take care.

Feb.

Good mourning all,

Gonna do some fishing today, the weather is beautiful. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Today I'am 21 weeks gamble free. I have a busy schedule this week, and look forward to it. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

21 weeks gamble free

9 weeks eating healthy

18 lbs weight loss since I started my eating healthy program

next weigh in July 1 st

Just want to say well done and keep up the good work...thanks for being an inpiration! Ivan

Hi Chicago,

It's great to hear that you are back in the saddle and out enjoying fishing again. 21 weeks. You know what I'm gonna say. That is awesome just awesome!! I'm not too far behind but, best not to get too ahead of myself either. One day at a time. Happy trails Chicago! -joanxxx