Hi Sglt
I had a huge problem when I first stopped gambling 142 days ago. The first few weeks, I was having bad withdrawls and being so restless I thought I would go crazy. I am still trying to figure out how to relax myself. I read a daily devotional, listen to music, cuddle with my dog and cat. I like to read, even though it took me a long time to finally finish a book at all. Crochet, knit, go to GA, try to stay busy. I also love to fish and feed the birds on my front deck.
I hope this helps!
Love and Hugs
Lisa

I do just the opposite because for me relaxing makes my brain work overtime which causes all of those thoughts to come sneaking back. I force myself everyday to work out, I get home and lay in the yard for awhile and tan then up and off on a run or my at home workout routine. If I can get sweaty enough and exhausted enough the last thing I want to do is go anywhere. I guess it is technically running away from your problems but at least in the end I will have a hot body to go along with all of my new money. lol

Thank you! I am going to Aruba on Saturday, and I am really looking forward to it. Just knowing that there are casinos there is a little scary for me, and I do not want to blow it and mess up now. I am over 200 days being gamble free, and I worked too hard to be where I am. I have never been to Aruba before, but I did plan ahead, so that I will have plenty to do to keep me occupied, so I do not have time or any desire to go near the casinos. If everything goes as planned, this should be a very relaxing vacation. I do plan on walking the beach a lot, maybe using the workout room, taking a tour, swimming, possibly snorkeling, and going to the spa. Everyone tells me that I need to work on relaxing. I think Aruba will be just the place for me to do this.