Today is day 3 gamble free. I feel a little irritated I don’t know if it’s because im not working today and I would usually spend all day on online slots. Just need to try and find myself a hobby that will keep me busy and take my mind off gambling. I have promised myself that I will not turn back this time.
Hi Karenca,
It's quite normal to suffer irritability and restlessness when you start to separate from addiction. When I stopped my wife nearly moved me out because I was so bothered by everything and everyone. If you stick with it the withdrawals will gradually subside over the next couple of weeks.
Well done for making the change.
Kind regards
@walliss77 Hi and Thankyou for your reply.
i was thinking about starting jigsaw puzzles again like I used to with my grandma and then I remembered I have no patience ?
once the weather starts getting nice maybe I’ll get back out on my bike.
Hi Karenca,
That sounds like a good plan to get outside on your bike once the weather is suitable.
I found it so difficult to have motivation to do other things when I first stopped gambling because my emotions/feelings would change from one moment to the next.
When I look back over my 25yrs of gambling I would generally only stop for a few week in-between paydays and never fully allow myself to come out of the other side of the withdrawals.
In the early days I had to just wake up and tell myself that I only have to get through 12 hours by doing 1 day at a time. I found as an addict I'm very good at complicating the most simple things. Say that I was stopping forever was far too scary to face but just keeping it as 1 day recovery made it very possible.
I found that as the days, weeks and months passed I started enjoying the most simple things such as nature/wildlife which would have never held my interest whilst still gambling.
Well done on stopping I’m not even on day one yet and feel a bit scared already but like you I no I have no choice can’t do it myself so have put blocks in place today x
Day 4 being gf. I’m sure I had a dream about online slots last night ?
other than that feeling positive and looking forward to all the things I can do when I get paid. I feel like a weight has lifted.
Day 5 gf. Long day at work so it’s keeping my mind of gambling. Can’t say I’ve even thought about been busy thinking about all the things I can do in the future.
won’t be able to join the group chat today but will be joining tomorrows ☺️
Day 6 gf. Today I managed to go for a driving lesson something I’ve been trying to do for so long but because I kept gambling all my money away I couldn’t afford it.
After 6 days of not gambling I have finally been able to do this. This is a massive achievement for me and I don’t want to have to stop now so this will remind me to stay away from gambling
@karenca - hey, it’s been a long time! I had a slip up and had to restart, but I’m now on day 13 gf today! I hope you are doing well & still on your journey, keep fighting and stay strong - you’ve got this x
Today is day 1 for me I have put all the blocks in place I finding it hard though already but I have got me calendar and diary in front of me and I'm writing down everything I want and want to achieve
Because I want a better life for myself I know its going to be hard as I have been a secret gambler for years spent thousands I have never never been in debt I have always payed my bills until this year where I have been getting loans and payday loans I don't want to be this person anymore I want a life before I lose everything because I have my own house a great partner that is amazing and my everything a great family great friends but this is me saying out loud to my self now if I don't stop today and mean it that's it everything has gone everyone will walk and I lose everything
Sorry for going on I just need the help and anyone that has any ideas to help me with the urges and thoughts would be amazing thank you
@haystack0915 hey, how are you? I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had a slip but well done for coming back and well for being 13 days gf ☺️I’m doing okay I’m 47 days gf and still going strong. Been so busy lately that I haven’t had chance to join the group chat but I must find time to join. Stay strong you can do this! X
@karenca I’m doing good! This time round seems abit easier, I save £1 a day to a jar for each day gf?. How are the jigsaws coming along, haha?
You’re doing amazing, keep at it! You’re smashing it.
take care x
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