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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 | A Rambling story

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   These are good thoughts - urges are common, all we can so is deal with them as they come, one day at a time this is what i am thankful for today and YOU. Hugs Suzi

   
   

   Auzgurl

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   I know what you mean about nasty heat- it's supposed to be 104 here today, and I have no air conditioning, ick! You may think that is a little gratititude list, but everything listed on it it is HUGE! It is so important for you right now to remember to be thankful for the good instead of dwelling on the negative. It will take some time, but you will find other things to enjoy again. I hope day 18, and 19 and 20 and so on... goes a little smoother for you. You are doing great. Have a wonderful day :)

   
   

   purplecat

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   ITs been hot and humid here too! When I get hot, I get cranky and irritable, sometimes worse than others.
   Something you might think about, if you already haven't, is that several of us here suffer from depression, and take meds for it. Might be worth a trip to see the Dr if you haven't already. Our bodies get so used to the 'high' we get when we gamble, and even anticipate gambling, that when we are early in recovery, instead of being on the roller coaster of highs and lows, it is hard to go thru the 'flat' times, cause those 'highs' aren't there anymore...it is something akin to withdrawals. You just have to remember that THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
   I have tried to make it a practice to add to my gratitude list every day, at least one thing that I am grateful for that day. I know things are hard right now, however, it is a fight worth fighting. The longer you are in recovery, the less, and more intense the urges will be, but you have to stay ever aware, cause those demons can run in and bite you if you let your guard down. Deal with them as the come, and remember its one day at a time, so just for today, we won't gamble.
   
   hugs
   Danya

   
   

   Makmarie

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   yuppers, The Kimbers can relate to the heat and humidity. Those are graet thoughts. True humble honest words. Nothing better than that :)
   There is a difference between thoughts and urges. I think about gambling still. Just not in a way that I wish to go. Urging is when I am leaving doors open and planning. Like an itch. I just don't scratch healing wounds. Way to painful The more they heal the less itchy they get.
   Hugsssssssssssss
   Kimber

   
   

   Kimbers

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   WTG on 18 days gf. This is awesome, this is something to be grateful for. You are doing a great job, don't worry about putting it all out there, ODAAT.
   Oh it is hot as hell here too!
   xoxox's
   Tessa

   
   

   TKay

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   Awesome for 18 days!!!! You are doing so great. I think the heat is great it's that darn humidity that make me feel nasty! Keep up the good work!

   
   

   marle44

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   Hi Julie , another day and some more urges where you won the battle. Way to go 18 days gf . Just keep on keeping on ...one day at a time . You can do it !!

   
   

   gbaygirl

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   WTG on 18 days! With all you have on your plate I'm sure you are going to have "flat" days, we all do. The big thing is you didn't gamble. Fun things will start coming back to you. It takes time for our minds to regroup. You are doing a wonderful job, just stay strong. Peace and Love. Patty

   
   

   mrsfroggie

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