Hi every one I have been a member here for around a year now I have had good runs of being gamble free and starting to think I'm changed but then I relapsed then I managed 150/160 days gamble free again then relapsed now back to 40ish days gamble free but have really learnt my lesson and triggers but lately I have a few days where I fell down in my self and get bad urges to gamble as I used to escape life by gambling when things got a bit rough but I know to gamble just makes it worse and problems still there after but I'm weighting this just to get a few things of my chest I can not have access to cash I can not let my self be alone for long periods of time I'm happy when I'm not gambling and know what happens When I do my life goes from being good and happy to like I have no place in life I have joined moses and banned my self from every where i can think of all so banned from service staion arcades bingo halls and arcade and casinos so in theory i have no where to gamble but this is not enough some times but next year will be better and I'm hopeing to never gamble again I hate gambling so much because it has ruined my life but still went back
Just hold on to the feeling sick to your stomach feeling giving money to s**m of the earth bookies and all the gambling online sites living a lavish lifestyle on the back of your and all us gambling addicts
@4bi3x7t1je Hi Henry
Honest and open post. You have shown that you can do it. Just need to know your triggers and vulnerable points and seek help and advice at those moments. My son gambled for 9 years to almost a destructive end. Gordon Moody charity saved his life and is now 2 years in recovery. It is not easy but nothing worthwhile is. Hard work and commitment and a will to have a better life Free life where you wake up and know on that day you have to tell no lies and have a clear head and heart.
Adopt healthy alternatives and also do daily reflections on what good you have in your life.
Hope all goes well and keep open to gamcare community as we are all here to help. Call the helpline at any point, 24/7.
Patsy
Online peer supporter.
Henry,
Such an honest post. I know how tough it's been for you recently with your urges etc, as you've told us all in the chatrooms, but you're staying strong and beating them. You should be proud of yourself for that. You're definitely stronger than you probably think. You have helped me loads throughout my journey so far and it's great to see you racking up the days once more.
Stay strong. 💪🏾
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