One big hit and your addicted

Hey Chicago

So pleased to hear you are still gamble free and found the strength to fight through those urges towards your 200 days mark. For me as you know, I had a "moment of madness" just after reaching 200+ days.

I think it is important for us all to realise that no matter how well we are doing, these urges could just come at us when we are very least expecting them!! As did with me. I agree with you that if/when they do hit us like that, it is so important to take a quick step back and reflect on how far we have come and the potential damage we could cause ourselves.

Take care and keep up your excellent work.

Feb.

Hey all,

Hope everyone is doing great and enjoying there weekend. I've been real busy the last 3 weeks, so I wanted to drop by and say hello to everyone. I'am proud to say I'am 9 months and 5 days gamble free as of today. Keeping real busy has been the key to my success in remaining abstinent of gambling. Stay strong everyone, and I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering complusive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Well done Chicago and lovely to hear from you.

Take care.

Feb.

Mr chicago

Fella simply I salute you!!!!!!!!

Well done my friend.

duncs stepping forward never back.

Hey all,

Hope everyone is doing great. Been awhile since I've been on here, so I must apologize for that. I've managed to pick up some work through my union, so keeping busy and working hard has helped me remain abstinent of gambling. Still a tuff road, have had a few close calls where I almost went to the casino and gambled. I keep reminding myself of those days in the past that I don't want to revisit. The ups and downs of the emotional roller coaster from playing slots. How far I've come and how I want to continue on my journey down the right path. I surely don't want to throw away the 6 months of hard work at the addiction center I attended for compulsive gambling this year. I know where only human and making mistakes is in our nature, so I empathize with those that did revisit gambling. Keeping strong, and trying not to falter. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Last bet: Jan. 7 th 2013

Hey Chicago

Lovely to hear from you again and to know you are still gamvle free.

Take care and long may it continue.

Feb.

Hey all,

Hope everyone is doing well, times have gotton a bit tuff for me, but I maintain my commitment to being gamble free. I've had some real trying moments, where I was ready to give in to the idea of going to play the slots at the casino, due to frustration in my life. But have keep myself on the right path. I really truely realize how hard recovery is now, and how much you can be tested throughout it. When I have these trying times, I sit down and reflect on how far I've come on my journey, and realize if I was to go down to the casino one time, it would turn into many. I'am a compulsive gambler therefore I cannot stop. I draw on my strengths and all the education I've learned about this addiction, and stop the process of relapse. I hope to remain abstinent of this addiction as I continue my journey. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and strength and peace in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Last bet 1/7/2013

Hi Chicago,

Lovely honest post there friend. Great hearing from you and that you are strong in your resolve. One day at a time buddy! -joanxxx

Good to read you're still doing well, Chicagoguy. Definitely agree with what you've said about being tested. I've had a few moments like that myself. Thankfully, despite one slip this year, I'm still gamble free and carrying on with my recovery.

Anyway, wish you the best.

You've always stuck in my mind on here for some reason. That can only be a good thing.

Have a good Christmas and new year.

Wish you well 🙂

-Alex

Well done Chicagoguy .. When the going gets tough you have been tougher x

Hey all,

Proud to say 1 year gamble free as of Jan 7 th 2014! It's been a long journey with many ups and downs, but i've been able to remain gamble free through it all. To anyone new to this addiction, take it one day at a time, and educate yourself on compulsive gambling, and find a great support group, like the so many great people on here! Thank you again to everyone that has been there and supported me on my journey. I wish you the best in your recovery process.

Recovering compulsive gambler,

Chicagoguy

Last Day Of Action 1/7/2013

Hey Chicago

Lovely to hear from you and a huge congratulations to your one year free from gambling!! Well done. My one year is fast approaching (18th Jan, minus my 3 hour blip back in August). I am pleased to inform you that since then, I have remained strong and continued with my recovery.

Take care and continue this year doing what you did last year, I will do the same!!

Feb.

Big well done my friend 1 year gamble free an having been a compulsive gambler for past 15 years only I an other suffers will realise how big a step and a year that has been for you. We must all stick together an support each other through this. Good luck in your gamble free life stay focused an move on don't ever go back to the dark side your on the bright side an the sun is shinning on you. You should be proud of yourself as it's not easy giving up when having a problem. Big respect stay focused

Mr Chicago

Fella I Salute you.

Keep making the right choice.

One day at a time

No bet today

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Well knew Chicagoguy, so proud of you on your achievement this week.

Jx