drew55

realizing I cant do this alone

Posted on 10/28/08, 01:04 pm

I'm new here and I have no problem saying I have an addiction. I've tried quitting before but doing this by myself is wearing me down. I just dont trust myself. Do we have to be rock solid every minute of every day? I hope I can help others while helping myself at the same time. Let me know your thoughts if you have time.

Thanks
Drew55

• Reply #1 10/28/08  2:53pm
  
  Moyer
  Welcome - you're not alone. Read other peoples journals. I'm not sure what you mean by rock solid every day, if that means you can't gamble anymore, than I'm rock solid. I stay gambling free one day at a time. Just for today I will not gamble. Once you get some gamble free time under your belt it starts to get easier. It is a horrible addiction. Support from others is crucial to staying in recovery. This site really can help you, if you're ready to accept help. Read on.
• Reply #2 10/28/08  5:44pm
  
  Auzgurl
  Drew - welcome. No you can't do this alone and you are not alone. We understand and are with you in this.
  I live half way across the world in Australia and have found the connection I receive through this site invaluable. I am supported, cared for and loved here and I know it is authentic.
  Have a look around, take some time. There are some wonderful people here in different stages of recovery. We all are walking the walk one day at a time.
  Wishing you well. Suzi
• Reply #3 10/29/08  12:30pm
  
  drew55
  Thank you all. Well, no problems today and I guess that's all I can ask for. It was nice to know when I come home I can log on and know that at least someone knows what s up. Gonna check in everyday and say hi and take some wisdom with me. I need it!
  
  PS I'm just up the North of you Suzi, here in Japan.
• Reply #4 10/30/08  12:27am
  
  Auzgurl
  *waving* Life on the internet makes the distance so much shorter. Glad the day went well - today is all we can ask for.
• Reply #5 10/30/08  9:01am
  
  emptyluck
  I hear how you can't trust yourself, I am afraid to drive in the direction of the casino for my work because I will be tempted to stop. Saddest thing is I also have been avoiding seeing my grandfather who is quite sick because I am afraid if I drive down there by myself I will go to the casino after I see him because it is so close. I think I will bring my daughter with me tonight to see him, but I can't not trust myself like this either, So stupid!!

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