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YEARS OF HURT
#11
thanks dave ,
didn't want to be rude just like to think i can kick this on my own with sharing comments with people on this site I am sure I can do it <!-- sWink --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><!-- sWink -->
if i fail prob will look at GA <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt=":oops:" title="Embarrassed" /><!-- s:oops: -->

I am posting on here because nobody knows my secret life & you are the only people who I can yes another day gone no gambling , suppose i am looking 4 slap on back <!-- s:? --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_confused.gif" alt=":?" title="Confused" /><!-- s:? -->

Dave - as u gone 4 years without gambling can you give me tips from GA meeting you picked up <!-- sSmile --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><!-- sSmile -->

regards 26 days - no bets <!-- sBig Grin --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" title="Very Happy" /><!-- sBig Grin -->
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#12
Day 31 today <!-- sBig Grin --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" title="Very Happy" /><!-- sBig Grin -->

Nobody knows I gamble so I need to tell someone about my success so far thanks for listening <!-- s:lol: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_lol.gif" alt=":lol:" title="Laughing" /><!-- s:lol: -->

Please fell free to post any comment keeps me going <!-- sWink --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><!-- sWink -->
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#13
Hi,

Today is day 56 gamble free for me. I attended 2 GA meetings but did not return as I am studying for exams and working hard to pay back debts. I haven't had any thoughts about gambling since finally admitting the extent of my problem. I believe some probably can beat this addiction alone but I do intend to go back to GA when my exams are over. I am pretty confident about not returning to gambling but the support that meetings give is a real boost in the recovery process. Those first 2 meetings had a huge impact on me at what was a pretty low point in life. I feel as if a door has closed and a new part of my life has begun.

Congratulations for staying gamble free and if any urges return then get to GA as fast as you can.

NSAL
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#14
Hi

Reading all your posts i feel that im not alone now than i thought i was. i have been to hell and back in the past 15 yrs, i started when i was 16 on fruit machines then went to horses and has progressively gotten worse over this past 15 yrs. i have 2 children and a partner who i have taken to hell and back with me we have split up so many times over my gambling and out of control spending now on gala bingo, i feel i have a addictive personality and have many times cut myself to cope with what i have put my family through i desperately want to stop this but can never seem to keep away from this devil. i have inside me to spend what ever money i have on gamlbing. i dont want to hurt my family anymore i have wanted to make them free of this as they dont deserve what i put on them but i just cry, cut myself and feel i dont deserve to have a family. my partner has arthritis and my oldest son has anger problem most probably caused by me and my youngest son has autism and it is so hard dealing with all this i find comfort in gambling it takes me away from my hurt and i feel as i need it to help me cope i know its wrong. i find myself asking my mum for money and lie to get it saying i need it for food electric etc then as soon as i get it its gone on gambling. im at the end now where i either want to go as ive had enough and my family deserve better, or i need to really get this done. i wish i could have got some sort of help yrs ago but never knew what i was doing and now all i do is cry and feel so down because i gamble and gamble because i feel down i want out either way i need help anyone please thank you
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#15
Hi wantTobeFree

Your family don't deserve the sorrow of losing their mother,wife...so don't go there.

Yes you have a problem, but with help, you can overcome it.

Go to your nearest GA meeting. Open up to them. They can help you, but you have to take the first step through the GA door.

I often thought counselling was just B.S.. But, since I have used a counselling service, my views have changed. I think you would get a great deal of benefit from counselling. Again, you have to be honest...be open. It will hurt you to reveal all, but it will also help you.

Best wishes
Roy
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#16
Sorry if I keep repeating myself but telling you about my success = number of day without gambling keeps me going !!

Day 37 today

Please fell free to post any comment
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#17
Day 49 without a bet <!-- sBig Grin --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" title="Very Happy" /><!-- sBig Grin -->

Do you think I am winning the war against this problem ?? I don't even want to bet <!-- sSmile --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><!-- sSmile -->

I have not been to a meeting but still would be nice to have some advice & comments

thanks <!-- sWink --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_wink.gif" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><!-- sWink -->
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#18
Hi Stopnow

If it's working for you, keep at it.

Most CG's can not do it alone. You might well be one of the exceptions. <!-- sBig Grin --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" title="Very Happy" /><!-- sBig Grin -->

Best wishes
Roy
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#19
This is hour 2. This is hard, <!-- s:| --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_neutral.gif" alt=":|" title="Neutral" /><!-- s:| -->
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#20
Just like to report its 70 DAYS now without Gambling <!-- sBig Grin --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_biggrin.gif" alt="Big Grin" title="Very Happy" /><!-- sBig Grin -->

And I go days without thinking about it <!-- sSmile --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><!-- sSmile -->

Do you think I have cracked it , have not been to any meetings just said enough is enough after 30years lsoing all my money , please fell free to comment.
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