Debra posted an update in the group Community1 years, 6 months ago
Hello. I’m having a rough time right now. I had quit Gambling and started back last week and spent most of my check today 😞😞 I’m truly struggling. I’m a recovering addict and alcoholic but gambling is really hard to stop 😞
Yes I am back to this site also after a 6 month leave. Recovery is very hard work. I am learning I need to make my recovery the most important thing in my life. Checking in her daily certainly helped, once I stopped doing that my life became a juggling act ! I am reminded of the old saying, How do you eat an elephant one bite at a time, a daunting task BUT it can be done…quitting gambling feels much like that big elephant ! one day at a time, One bite at a time….sending everyone on the site peace & ❤️. Stop one day at a time, this elephant can’t be eaten all in one sitting !
I have to come here alot. I was a 24/7 Gamer/gambler. I had to remind myself daily that I am an addict. I reaffirm my commitment and coming here make me accountable. I’d rather be here than be losing on a game.
Well spoken, the task is daunting, I am still new to this quitting as well. I’m 12 days down and 28 days free from alcohol. I almost relapsed this weekend when I saw family and they were all drinking. I started to think “one drink is okay and I can stop by the bar and put in $20 and enjoy myself”… my family said “no, he’s not drinking or gambling” which felt shameful at first but realized that I held myself accountable and those around me were actually supportive and had my back, which felt really good and I ended up scrolling through this community board. It reminded me things are so much better with out the mixed emotions of everything. Be proud of your small achievements because they will one day be part of your great rewards! Stay strong
Yes it is…. I’m new to this recovery too. You’re not alone. And we do this like we recover from other things. Stop one day at a time.
Yes I am back to this site also after a 6 month leave. Recovery is very hard work. I am learning I need to make my recovery the most important thing in my life. Checking in her daily certainly helped, once I stopped doing that my life became a juggling act ! I am reminded of the old saying, How do you eat an elephant one bite at a time, a daunting task BUT it can be done…quitting gambling feels much like that big elephant ! one day at a time, One bite at a time….sending everyone on the site peace & ❤️. Stop one day at a time, this elephant can’t be eaten all in one sitting !
I have to come here alot. I was a 24/7 Gamer/gambler. I had to remind myself daily that I am an addict. I reaffirm my commitment and coming here make me accountable. I’d rather be here than be losing on a game.
Well spoken, the task is daunting, I am still new to this quitting as well. I’m 12 days down and 28 days free from alcohol. I almost relapsed this weekend when I saw family and they were all drinking. I started to think “one drink is okay and I can stop by the bar and put in $20 and enjoy myself”… my family said “no, he’s not drinking or gambling” which felt shameful at first but realized that I held myself accountable and those around me were actually supportive and had my back, which felt really good and I ended up scrolling through this community board. It reminded me things are so much better with out the mixed emotions of everything. Be proud of your small achievements because they will one day be part of your great rewards! Stay strong
Last night I owed bookie’s 3thou then I won 3800 left with 80 dollars I truly get it I’m so sick but so normal and great person
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