03-08-2010, 09:14 AM
Hi Wills, trust me I and countless, literally countless, others know EXACTLY how you feel. I have been attending the rooms for 3 1/2 years and have not gambled in that time. You need to attend and work at it. As corny as it sounds 'it works if you work it' and 'keep coming back' are so true. Read and re read the serenity prayer. Once you REALLY understand the prayer (it took me a few months) youwill find the mind copes with life on a different level. It takes time to re-program a brain that is used to the way of life it has been living for a while.
Also check out the 'Day at a TIme' quotes online. Todays especially has given me a much needed kick up the backside and reminded me that I am prone to sit on the pity pot. I believe we all do it at different times and at different degrees, for me the trick is to realise it, recognise it, then deal with it. Again this comes with practice.
Progress not perfection is another good one to remember. I now try not to be perfect and not beat myself up for not achieving or losing something I thought was important. Doing my best is plenty good enough.
Regards
Simon
Also check out the 'Day at a TIme' quotes online. Todays especially has given me a much needed kick up the backside and reminded me that I am prone to sit on the pity pot. I believe we all do it at different times and at different degrees, for me the trick is to realise it, recognise it, then deal with it. Again this comes with practice.
Progress not perfection is another good one to remember. I now try not to be perfect and not beat myself up for not achieving or losing something I thought was important. Doing my best is plenty good enough.
Regards
Simon