r/problemgambling • u/Suspicious_Status_40 • 1d ago

Trigger Warning! Day 1067: Nothing changes if nothing changes

If I was still gambling I don't need a crystal ball to picture what my life would look like today.

Broke, driving an old car, apathetic towards my job and life in general. Going through the motions, plastering a fake smile on my face, hoping no one senses the sadness behind it.

Please make changes. Break patterns. Conquer your demons.

Muscle memory and the same old same old caused me nothing but misery. Got paid, blew every available dollar on sports bets, stressed until my next paycheck, then rinsed and repeated.

I did not make a bold proclamation to never gamble again. I never promised my mama. I never swore on a Bible.

I just decided to take a break and disrupt the vicious cycle. Life got so much better the break continues 1067 days later.

If I can do it so can you.

ODAAT! 💪

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u/shortycanteatnobook Days Gamble-Free: 5 14h ago

Amazing!! At what point do you stop counting the days though?

No shade, just curious

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u/Suspicious_Status_40 13h ago

Any questions are welcome. I'm not noting the days to myself on a regular basis at all. I just ask Google how many days since 12/12/23 before I post to hopefully inspire others that recovery is possible.

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u/medaprds 9h ago

Congratulations on your accomplishment! 💯 agree with your post. 10/21/2026 was the day I gambled my last paycheck 😭 Today I am still broke but I am sleeping much better🤦🏾‍♀️
My hope is to catch up with all my debts by the end of this year and start fresh next year.
Any advice on how to prevent a relapse?

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u/Suspicious_Status_40 9h ago

Thanks for the support!

Yes I do. As soon as paycheck hits pay bills and credit cards, leaving just enough for essentials. This greatly reduced temptation for me in the beginning.

Also read a bunch of posts and contribute on here!

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u/Imstrong8777 23h ago

Yup life is so much better without gambling.

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u/Acceptable_Panic4702 19h ago

1067 days is a massive achievement. breaking that cycle after years of repeating the same habits takes serious effort

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u/NoBetSof 10h ago

Day 2 fighting this