"The Bright Side of the Road"

I have the same feelings Feb. Think you're best being on here quite a bit for first few months at least. It's difficult as you want to avoid gambling but this forum is all about gambling.

Thanks Change.

I definitely will continue on here for the next few months at least, it's how and when? Like I said, after next Tuesday - 2 weeks abstinance, I may just record on a weekly basis. That way, I am not thinking about gambling everyday.

Feb.

Its an interesting question Feb isn't it? The question your post has asked in my head is can i start easing off my recovery diary? My illness loved it and give me pause for thought for a few minutes reflection. My answer is not today at least. Tomorrow i'm sure I'll be asking the same question in some way.

thanks for the thought Feb.

Tri

No probs Tri.

Take care

Feb.

I am in a similar position. Not only does posting keep gambling at the front of my mind but seeing others struggles only emphasises my vulnerability. I can't decide if this is a good or bad thing? I am 220 days in and doing fine but reading of others" slips does 2 things,

1, it confirms that no-one can let their guard down as it will get you back,

2, some on this forum make it sound like a slip is ok and that on occasion has made me think "well I am no different to anyone else so it's ok if I have a slip". I am currently able to manage these thoughts but do wonder if it would be easier to be totally selfish and remove all interest in reading diaries and supporting others.

Just need to work out what to do...

Thanks sbiss for you thoughts. Much appeciated.
Feb.

Day 10.

On and off gambling thoughts but - "just for today, I will not gamble".

Take care all.

Feb - feeling tired on "The Bright side of the Road".

Hi Feb,

Welcome back to GC. Sozzz it's in this circumstances but the strength you show matters the most. You must notice huge change here which is not a bad thing cause it shows how people are reaching for help. I never really moved on from here, as they say "found my roots". ..that doesn't mean i didn't fall number of times, but again - standing bk up is what matters the most ☺

Just glad you're back. Yes, indeed understand your thoughts re "triggering posts" ..i am still learning to take the good out and leave the rest behind...talking about gambling day in day out is not necessary helpful, but in the grand scheme of things - that's why we are here.
Keep putting yourself first...and very well done on 2 and a half years of abstinence, it is doable...you're the proof of that!

Keep those barriers up and secured, keep claiming your life bk - you're worth it!

Sandra xxx (old timer 😉 )

Thank you Sandra. Barriers are in place, which means no more episodes of gambling for me - thank goodness.

Take care.

Feb - physically shattered yet determined on "The Bright side of the Road".

Hi Feb... glad to see you're doing well. Keep the faith.

Day 11.

Been struggling on and off all day/evening with urges to gamble. Have now excluded from the last site I was on when I slipped up. Have excluded for the maximum period of five years. Thinking though, I would also prefer to have gamblock on my phone. Already excluded from all the sites I know but there are so many out there, you can't be too careful. I will have to wait until I am next paid however. Tried to put K9 on this phone (as I did on my last phone) but for some reason, I just can't get it to work. Very frustrating!!

Feb - hovering but remaining on "The Bright Side of the Road".

stay on the bright side feb

Keep strong Feb, and keep walking on the bright side of the road:))

Suzanne xxx

Thank you lovely people - I aim to.

Take care all.

Feb.

Stay bright feb you keep up the fight you have this gambling habit in your control your the boss tell it to do one !!!!!

The bear x