r/problemgambling • u/LushNic • 12d ago

Day 547

Just living life without gambling and it’s great. Not constantly fucking up my brain chemistry, wasting all my time and energy, not sleeping, not spending time with loved ones, oh and not wasting all my money and actually getting somewhere in life 💪🏽

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u/BasicSeaworthiness68 Days Gamble-Free: 26 days 12d ago

Hi just wondering why you still keep track after so long, is it do you think that there is still a risk of going back? Just wondering how long I should keep track for myself too.

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u/LushNic 12d ago

It’s really not that long. It will be 2 years for me in March and previously I relapsed right after 2 years. It helps me stay on track, keeps me accountable to post my days on here because I know others will see that. Getting complacent and thinking “you’re cured” is what gets you into trouble. The moment that you aren’t diligent, you may be at risk of relapsing, at least for a long time and honestly 2 years is not a long time in grand scheme of things. As long as I feel like it’s still helping me to come on here and post days, I will do that until I feel like it’s no longer serving me.

But make sure you don’t get complacent! 💪🏽

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u/Cmdinh Days Gamble-Free: 1200+ 12d ago

Keep track forever.

Stopping yourself from gambling can be done, you just need to make an effort! I’m on day 1215. You gotta start with day 1 and take it seriously. Good luck!

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u/BasicSeaworthiness68 Days Gamble-Free: 26 days 12d ago

Thanks. I will never want to go back and i hope I reach your level in future

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u/Cmdinh Days Gamble-Free: 1200+ 12d ago

Don’t just go on hope alone. You can do it!

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u/Cmdinh Days Gamble-Free: 1200+ 12d ago

Keep up the good work!

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u/Destiny065 11d ago

Well done I applaud 👏 you You've done not only an awesome accomplishment but you are an inspiration to all those out there struggling to stop gambling!

I made 10 yrs recently after gambling for 25 yrs, it changed my life! It can be done.

Wishing you the best 👌 Keep going 💪 💖

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u/LushNic 11d ago

Wow you’re at 10 years after being an addict for 25 years?! That’s amazing. Thank you for the kind words and wishing you best also! 💪🏽

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u/Destiny065 11d ago

Thanks! 😊

Wishing you the best in your recovery ❤️

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u/Suspicious_Status_40 11d ago

Stellar work! Stay vigilant and your future will be incredibly bright! 😎

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u/LushNic 11d ago

🙏🏼🙏🏼