Who am I?

Yes I have blockers on which I think may be the thing that saves me at the moment. Counselling starts Friday. I'm feeling positive that I can beat this. And with the support of all of you it's totally achievable.

Thank you xx

How did counselling go today?

You're doing brilliantly, keep up the good work!

Hi Moorey,

Lovely of you to remember, it went well. It feels good to be able to have sombody make Sence of what I'm doing/was doing. I have a long way to go but I'm feeling good. I'm not saying I havnt been tempted the past week, I totally have, the blocker saved me a few times last week. It's a life saver. Prevents the thoughtless binges and gives me time to think about how stupid it would have been.

How are you doing?

X

I'm glad to hear that it all went well and that you're still gamble free. That's excellent, well done!

I'm doing ok thanks. Like you, I'm fighting the urges big time.

The temptation to have a bet at the weekend is strong, but I'm not letting myself caught in the gambling trap again!

Today is day 14 for me.

Keep it up Jellybean, you're doing superb. Keep logging on to here in times of struggle and when the urges grow.

14 days that's excellent well done. The urges are awful eh? You know it's wrong and that you will feel terrible after but the urge is still there. Filling my time is helping. Silly things like cleaning when I have 5 mins or reading, and making plans for the weekends even if it's just to go for a walk. Filling the gaps is essential for me. That's when I'm likely to trip up.

Your right, coming on here helps massively when I have those feelings. Stay strong and keep doing what your doing. Well done

X

Hi all,

It's been a long time since I posted and so much has changed. I'm 96 days gamble free and feel fantastic. I have a new job and things are working out. I cannot recommend GA enough. To anybody who is scared of what it's like and putting it off, do it! Just go. I was met with such warmth and to be with people who understand you and can talk to you about it is brilliant. I can honestly say hand on heart I owe my life to GA and would suggest everybody who is struggling on their own to just give it a chance.

Xx

208 days gamble free, and it feels amazing. I havnt been on here for a while, reading back over my first posts is a great way to stay focused. Putting down the gambling, life improves when I never thought it possible. But when it improves your mind has a wicked way of forgetting all the bad times and remembering the good times. Although I didn't really have good times when I was gambling but the escape and buzz was what I was seeking. I still need to fill the void or fix why I needed to escape but I'm working on that.

Right now life is good I'm gaining some level of trust back with family and that's massive. Long road ahead but I'm ready for it.

I like to leave my thoughts he now and again to look back on over the coming months/years.

For anybody reading this, if your struggling believe me you can get thought this. I never thought it possible, but you can.

Xx