[CraigMac6]

Hello all,

I have been on this forum off and on for too many years. I wish I could say I found this magic potion and today will be the day my gambling demons disappear but in truth, we all know that is not reality. There are things I can control though. For instance, I can control this moment and right now. I have learned some of my most successful quits have been with a one day at a time mentality. So, that is what I am going to do. I am going to take it one day at a time; focusing on today with the idea of worrying about tomorrow, well tomorrow.
I have been a gambler for 20 years, easily. It started with online poker during the Texas hold em phenomenon. That addiction lasted until the US government closed down the sites. My addiction then shifted towards sports wagering and my addiction has really gotten out of control the last 4 years. I spend countless hours wagering on events. Half of the time, I’m not really familiar with the sport, I’m just in love with the action. It is truly a destructive path I am on.
I’ve had a lot of feelings over the last few months of: what am I doing? I need to quit this! This isn’t even any fun anymore! I’m going to give it up! A lot of talk withing my own mind of quitting gambling; and yesterday I had a few occurances that really made me decide its time. It’s time to start living a better life! Yes the highs of winning are great, but the lows (which occur more often) are too much to bear and really take a toll on me and my family.
The truth is, I want better for myself. I want a better life. That can only happen without gambling. I think I’ve said that exact same thing about 100 times in this forum; but its true. A few summers ago I went 60 days without gambling. It was rough. I spent a lot of time with my own thoughts as my mind played many tricks on me. Which is exactly why I am going to take an approach of embracing the struggle. Look, it’s going to be tough. This is not going to be easy but in order to live a better life I will need to make some changes with the biggest change quitting gambling. I know it can be done and I know life will be better but this battle must be taken one day at a time. Thus, today, I am going to embrace the Struggle . I really look forward to the relationships I will build with my fellow quitters as we all continue to search for the better life.
I really appreciate you reading my post and I’m grateful for your time. Have a great day!
Craig

[kin]

Hi Craig,

Don’t lose heart!

The stonecutter may strike a rock 99 times with no apparent effect. Yet with the 100th blow, the rock splits in two.

That doesn’t mean that the first stroke is useless.
Success is the result of continuous efforts.
It was not the final blow that did the trick but all that had gone before.

You will find a way; you can do it
It won’t be easy but it will be worth it.

[marcusmaximus]

Hi CraigMac
There is a better life waiting for you without gambling.
Gambling weighs us down.
Stay strong, learn from mistakes, move forwards. You can do it buddy.
Start afresh, small steps you will get your better life and be the best version of you.
Take care and best wishes.

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