03-01-2010, 08:31 AM
My name is Andy and Im a compulsive gambler. I'm now 175 days in to my recovery and having only had 1 slip last year I hope that I can make it no slips this year. But I will only take 1 day at a time because I know that is all I have. Last year was a very tough and hideous year and even though I didnt gamble I have been struggling all year with financial difficulty, and the same applies now as its tougher than ever. But I know if I gamble it will be impossible. Not only that, my life is one of loneliness and sadness really and after spending yet another new year and xmas alone, I only hope that this year will improve, otherwise its just not even worth being alive. I have tried to find new things to do and spending so much time alone I feel that gambling has taken my personality away and its never coming back, I dont know if It will, but I guess we will see what happens this year. Good luck to all and have a gambling free year. Andy