A new beginning

[Dena]

Worked all day and having alot of anxiety of not having any money to spend and how I will make it through till next payday. I will get through this but it is so much suffering and worry. It takes alot out of me.

[Bruce]

Well, it's better to face these things head on and gradually they will become less of an issue. When we tried to avoid dealing with issues, that is when our behavior becomes unhealthy and problems end up getting worse.

Well done, you are doing great!

[Dena]

Thanks Bruce I am hanging in and staying at home safe and sound and working hard at changing my mind so when next payday comes I will not spend any on gambling I will be strong. TV is alittle boring so will have to find a hobby need to focus on something challenging and positive.

[Dena]

March 18 I gambled again will keep on trying so March 19 I decided to join the gym and went with a trainer for 1 hour I love it and will keep on going will help my body, mind and soul.

[Sab]

I think it's great that you've joined a gym! Super distraction, and good for you too.

[Bruce]

Hi Dena, yes going to the gym is such a positive thing to do. You feel great afterwards and it is good for you as well.

[Dena]

It is now march 23 and feeling great and positive I have to keep trying to not gamble. I feel bad that I went on the 18 but I still keep on trying I have to I am sick of being on edge and lying to myself that things will be ok when gambling they are not ok I am a wreck when I gamble and out of control. Not who I am or want to be going to excercise and release some frustration.

[ShaunGTI]

Keep going Dena!

[Bruce]

Stick with it Dena. You know that gambling is just going to make things worse. Get down to that gym instead and post on here to tell us if you feel tempted to gamble. We are all behind you!

[Dena]

Thanks for the support lost 2 pounds, I have been feeling better as the days go by but still worried that I will be tempted to gamble so I have also being reading a book it is old but pretty good called- power of your subconscious mind it is helping me to redirect my way of thinking. What triggers my gambling is usually when I get paid which is 2 days away, I feel good and I have money and then wham I go gambling and all is lost so this Wednesday and the week after I will try with all my will power to excercise, pay my bills and buy food then go home write how I feel and tell you how I am doing I may need some encouragement I really need this to work and change my ways. Thank you again