It's easy to give advice, and there's lots of good advice here. What works for one person might not make sense to another. Time is on our side. One beautiful day at a time we can change our way of thinking about our addiction and our lives.

What I'm thinking about right now is hope, and a desire to lead a happier life. My mind is telling me to listen to my heart when it comes to my recovery, it's a connection I've needed for years and years. I don't think we can just use just our minds to understand this addiction, despite the fact that I think we're a group of intelligent individuals here. Feelings of hope live in our hearts, and so do our deepest desires. That's why I believe we all have a desire to quit gambling once and for all, isn't that why we came here? My desire is real, so that's what I'm focused on now. My mind has tricked me in the past to believe I could do whatever I want, and in most cases that might be true. But not when it comes to my gambling addiction, that's when my mind can get in the way. So I'm gradually learning to listen to my heart and my true desires. It's not always easy, but listening only to my mind isn't any easier. Hope lives in my heart and yours, too. Let's listen to it and nurture it, one day at a time.

Wow .... thank you so much for your sound advice.... trust me you've made me feel so much better xxxx

I know what you're feeling all too well. Online gambling makes it so hard to resist urges because it's so easy and available. Then you wake up in the morning kicking yourself for the night before. I'm still trying to figure out how to stop. Self-exclusions. Limiting access to credit cards at night. Just putting up as many barriers as I can.

Yes, Self-exclusions, ban yourself from websites, and casino's for long term, if not for life. If you know you cannot gamble its not such a desire. Remember how it makes you feel when you lose, and remember what you have lost. Everyday is a struggle, and talking about it makes you stronger, even if its just with one person you trust. I have my spouse, and he understands everyday is a struggle and he also reminds me that "my mind might get in the way" so it keeps my head level. Hope this helps, good luck

I had a great result this morning ... spoke to a delightfully understanding man from my bank and he blocked me from every gamble site .... feeling positive xxx

Big step!!!! Now hit your knees and enjoy your freedom. God Bless

Well done. Some people purchase software that blocks gambling sites.