Start again...Again!!!

yes robby winning is the worst thing i can do it gives me hope i can do it next time i need money

losing at least reinforces that theres no hope

well almost 3 weeks free of destructive gambling (had 2 very small bets in the bookies) still not happy with myself for that and consider my actual recovery on day 18 but gamble free only day 2

Its got to be no bets at all though so its day 2, at least I have lost no money for 3 weeks

have to abstain totally however, dusting off, starting again, depressed at moment but not going to let that lead me to seek escapism anymore

Good luck to all on your struggles

Hi PlasticDream - the great thing is that you are now beginning to think like a non-gambler and you are seeing gambling as a nonsensical and unprofitable way of escape. We have all had to face this truth - it's hard, and we often try to deceive ourselves that we are in control, that just one more bet could solve our financial problems, but as we know deep down, it's an also-ran (sorry about the racing analogy!). Good wishes for the journey - you are certainly going in the right direction.

Joanna

Cheers baggins, bang on there

Just a quick update, last bet still 18th of march , destructive gambling stopped 2nd of march day I went back to GA, but all about stopping fully so its day 5

went out friday for my bday got pretty messy, so yesterday when the football was on I wasn't really bothered about having my weekly coupon or 2 which is a blessing (tell that to my liver)

Going to go to my 4th GA meeting later, onwards and upwards everyone

don't waste any more time on this destructive illness, good luck all of you reading

Went to GA meeting again last night, full week tomorrow bet free and over a month free of destructive gambling

feel pretty rough physically again, but don't feel like gambling 🙂

GA helps a lot

PD

thanks plastic

got back to a ga meeting last night

needed your little push

thanks

keep going yourself

great that its going well