Hi Bear
Well done on day 11
I find when thoughts come in like now I come on here and read it takes the edge of wanting to play
And think we are winning because we are not playing and think about your last loss and how you felt
It helps me
Have a good strong day
Best wishes
Suzanne x
Well done bear
Thanks for your posts guys helps me a lot day 12 got to get thoughts out my head its a struggle but will keep fighting ....
The bear x
Have won 2k back feel cr** especially knowing good friend is going through a bad time with this addiction my family time is being lost just had look in mirror needed it day one tomorrow,on dark place and bear diary he is my good friend he needs me strong I need him strong have good evening x
The bear x
Have won a fair bit of money since gone but lost my life in the process it has to stop ruining the best time of my sons life day 1 tomorrow 100 percent effort my son has to matter hope everyone is well x
The bear x
Hi Bear
I believe life and spending it with those you love and care about, is far more rewarding than opting to spend your time with the gambling demon. The choice as we know is yours however.
Not sure if I agree with you sharing that you have won lots of money - may act as a negative trigger for others?? just my opinion if you dont mind me saying.
Take care and do whats best for you and your family.
Feb.
Bear, you know where this will end take the money stop now and get back on with recovery. P>S enjoy a gamble free world cup.
Yes your right feb although I have lost much more in my life so it's all negative really but I take your point I have tough week ahead but will do it I have to
X
The bear
Day 1 tough day have to show resilience against this told my girlfriend last night slept better need to show inner strength now booked 1st cbt session for first time in while for tomorrow need to fight....
The bear x
The bear
my dear friend it is testament to your resolve that you are still fighting.
My friend I am stood by your side upon this journey,equals in our quest to both live life without the destruction of our gambling.
I emulate with you when you say even when winning you sacrifice a great deal.
In truth I hope you are not like too many folk I have shared the journey with who continued to gamble until gambling really was all that was left in their own lives.
That in truth is what you stake, something far greater than financial ruin.
I hope the cbt works for you,it made me harness my 'gung ho' ways to actually be productive.
In the short term,to gift your brain thinking time have you considered handing financial control over to your girlfriend??
it will help to put distance between you and that next punt.
As the saying goes
'to do something over and over again expecting the outcome to be different is in truth MADNESS
You have a choice to erradicate the madness,one day at a time
Duncs stepping forward never back
Thank you duncs yep I have given control of finances to my girlfriend now I hope it works out day 2 day 1 extremely hard but got through after having a success for a few days it was tough to stop but the success now has to be having a life seeing my baby son smile, sitting next to him and actually being there not having your mind wander to the next race that will be my success, cbt session today need to make steps in right direction, have good day everyone ....
The bear x
Can i ask what is a CBT session?
Cognitive behaviour therapy it looks in to why we do things type in to google you will see detailed analysis of it 🙂
The bear
This is tough need to replan how to beat this mind is racing 🙁
The bear
Hi Bear
I do really feel for you and I know you are really trying to abstain
Just keep thinking about your last loss and how you felt inside and what it's doing to your life
You will have to abstain inthe end cos it is the only way to go You know you will never win cos you can't stop
So the last big win does not matter cos you will lose it all and still be on that awful merry ground
Step off the merry go round and try the roller coaster ride
Best wishes
Suzanne x
We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also contact us for free on 0808 80 20 133. If you would like to find out more about the service before you start, including information on confidentiality, please click below. Call recordings and chat transcripts are saved for 28 days for quality assurance.
