Amazingly enough, I have reached the last day in January GF!! (since Christmas night)  Of course I have had many urges but somehow have resisted... I notice a big difference in my relationship with my husband - - -we are much closer... I think I'm probably acting different since I now don't have to hide things from him.  The act of "not" gambling has given me a sense of freedom; I was hiding so much in the past.  I also like having more money!!  Any money I would have put toward gambling, I am setting aside.  A good friend of mine suggested I do something nice for myself with the $$ each month, like a facial or massage, new outfit, etc., and it will make me feel even better.  Just wanted to share some good thoughts.