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      christiev29mo
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      Hello everyone new to this thread last date gambled August 2,2110. This is the longest I have gone without gambling in at least four years. One of the first things I heard when starting this was One Day At A Time. Thought to myself that is really stupid. Didnt take long to see what they were talking about . This disease can be overwhelming at times. There are days when life becomes so hard that I want to run for the nearest casino. I think to myself how can I get through this struggle so i call a friend say the serenity prayer and focus on the many reasons I have not to gamble. These moments can be really hard and when I start to think how will I ever get through this for the rest of my life without gambling that is when  I remember one day at a time. I know what led me to gamble many times was the instant gratification the instant rewards I have to change that about me and learn to be patient and realize that anything that is good in life takes work and does not come instantly from the push of a button on a slot machine. 
      christieone day at a time

    • #16657
      paul315
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      Originally posted by christiev29mo

      Hello everyone new to this thread last date gambled August 2,2110 …
      … i call a friend say the serenity prayer and focus on the many reasons I have not to gamble …
      christie
      one day at a time
      Good morning Christie, my name is Larry and I am a compulsive gambler, my last bet was August 13, 2009. welcome to GT and a guide for you to continually make it One Day At A Time.
      Well done on your days of living gambling free, that is living without gambling; I remember myself at this stage last year and the feeling of being gambling free was still far off -although not gambling, it was still a constant issue in my life. Be strong and stay focused and diligent, and you too will reach your one year anniversary; you will make it ODAAT and by Not Gambling For Anything during each of those days.
      Use the time each day to work on changes in your life and in your character, faults that feed this addiction and allow it to take control. And of course, concentrate on your child, work on being a renewed person when you become the new mother; it will be a great way to start your family.
      Keep visiting here and following the advice that other will offer, we have all been through what you are experiencing (well I have not been pregnant, but the gambling phases I have shared). Put barriers and road block in place to limit access to funds and opportunities to gamble so as to help in combating any urges that will *****. Remember the urges will not harm you, giving into them will. You already have a good idea of what is going on and what will be needed for you to succeed, just keep putting it to use and reinforce your knowledge with actions. Keep on calling a friend, saying the serenity prayer and focusing on the many reasons you have not to gamble. Another member puts it this way, "What has helped me tremendously in recovery is not allowing the addiction to let me blindly look at any positive, or perceived positive aspects of gambling…but to clearly look at the negative aspects of gambling. It’s not even debatable…the negative aspects of gambling far outweigh any possible positive aspects by a very wide margin."  
      Again, welcome, and best wishes, use your Higher Power to guide and strengthen you.
      God’s speed.Larry"Day Two Is Another Day Behind" – With the help of a Higher Power, My 3G’s – God, GA, and GT, I will continue to be  gambling free.

    • #16658
      mobikom
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      Hi. Take it slowly and eventually you will reach your objective. Yes, its frustrating we all do feel that. The demon will always  come taunting and haunting us. But if today you do not gamble,you have taken the first step and then the next and next…keep it up"You cannot change the system but you can change who you are"."I would not gamble with money i do not have" and "Make promises i can’t keep".

    • #16659
      sherry123
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      Good work on making it day by day without gambling.  That’s very smart to have plan like calling a friend when you think of gambling.  It’s not easy to change what we are used to running to so having an alternative makes sense.  I wish you continued success Christie!
       If you want to know your past; look into your present conditions.If you want to know your future; look into your present actions.~Roy Mathews

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