• JeSotnas posted a new activity comment 1 years, 1 months ago

    Awesome stuff, good for you man!

  • JeSotnas posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 1 months ago

    Does anyone have any tips to completely shut out gambling when it’s all on my mind? (I literally cannot sleep without having the urge to gamble 😭)

    • Self Exclusion has helped me. I was an online gambler. My state has a database for people who would like to be self excluded from all online gaming sites. If I do try to log on a message pops up that says I am not eligible to log on until Feb 13 of 2028. While I still think about gambling and miss playing my favorite game it is helpful to know…[Read more]

    • Added to what Serenity posted you perhaps need to find something to do that replaces the gambling… not easy… but you need your mind to go to another level… Serenity started painting… I paint also. Not everyone would choose that but perhaps woodworking, or puzzles or sports of some sort… Right now this obsession is controlling you…you…[Read more]

  • JeSotnas posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    I am very tempted to gamble today, I keep on relapsing where I bet small amounts and I realize this is simply not okay. I need to discipline myself more often and not make the urge to gamble a forceful habit. I know that one day I will let go of these temptations and be free of my urges. For now, I can only wait and keep my wellbeing in check.

    • I was very tempted today as well. It always surprises me that I simply can’t say Nope. Not going to. Instead I’ve tried willpower – which always fails me. And reasoning- which I always work in my “favor”. This time around I’m winning at NOT gambling because I am using everyone’s stories here as motivation to keep going. I keep telling mys…[Read more]

    • That’s all any of us can do…keep trying to get to that place that gambling has no hold over us anymore… take care Lindy

  • JeSotnas posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago

    Our emotions like to get ahead of us. Don’t let them control you, I hope you’ll keep doing well!

  • JeSotnas posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    Im back to day 1, I let my urges take control of me day by day. I am ashamed in myself, I’ll try again this week. Hopefully things can go better this time. Anyone have tips to live in the moment and focus on my wellbeing?

    • Here for you ❤️

    • To live in the moment don’t worry about tomorrow.
      For today read a magazine , watch a good movie. Fiist couple of weeks not gambling I cooked different things. Apple pie was one of them. That was tasty with ice cream
      Now I’ve started painting which takes my mind off of gambling.
      Gambling thoughts can over power a person. I’m not sure why. I wis…[Read more]

  • JeSotnas posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    Im back to day 1 sadly, I cant seem to have control myself. As a college student in a small town, does anyone have tips to pass the time?

    • Jesotnas. What type of gambling are you doing is it on line ? If it is partly of what will help is installing bet blocker on your devices. It’s easy to do and you set the time you choose to stay away. Possibly consider going to a ga meeting in real or they are online also. Continuing is likely only going to cost you more. More of your money m…[Read more]

  • JeSotnas posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    Day 2 of being gambling free, I feel as though I am more self-aware of my actions. I get urges every now and then but I am fighting. For everyone out there who is struggling, always believe in yourself. You will get through this.

    • That’s wonderful JeSotnas. This thing is not going to let you go without a fight and it’s very clever. It waits for a weak moment to try and hijack your mind so stay present. ❤️❤️❤️

  • JeSotnas posted a new activity comment 1 years, 2 months ago

    Have faith bro, everyday is a new day. It’s okay to relapse.

  • JeSotnas posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    Hey everyone, it is currently 3am ish on this early sunday morning. I just wanted to let you all know that whatever hard times you’re going through, you will make it out fine. Starting today I want to be gambling free. I am on day 1 of being gambling free.