Lost 1k today for the last time

2 months gambling free. i still regret ther money but i kept my promise.

I understand . I haven't gambled in 10 years and if I let myself think about it , I still regret the money I threw away . But what can I do ? Gone is gone. Hanging on to the thought of it just holds me back and weighs me down .

That promise to yourself that you're keeping is far more valuable than whatever cash you could maybe , possibly but highly unlikely recoup through gambling . You're denying a destructive compulsion its control over your life . You're recognizing the lies it tries to tell you in order to keep itself fed with its endless demands for your money .

There's a reason addiction is described as a monkey on your back . It's a horrifyingly accurate phrase , IMO . Stay strong . Life is better without the monkey .

You can do this !