It takes a lot of courage to be honest enough to admit you relapsed. As a recovering gambling addict myself, you are not alone in this. Keep strong. We can do this! Take care 😊
Relapse is part of the journey....like you said some people only need 1 some people it takes 100's. Try to focus on all the positive things you have done. Keep up the good work and keep moving forward. You got this/ we got this. All of us on here will help eachother beat this together. Thank you for making these videos they are helping so much! I know they are helping me!
This was randomly on my recommended but I stayed and watched the whole video. I have addiction issues too just not with gambling. Relapse is 100% a part of recovery and I've been there more times than I can count. One thing I try to remember is to treat myself like I would someone else. I would NEVER dream of saying to someone else 'Oh you relapsed? Well you should just give up' but I say that to myself. So many times the voice in my head has told me that relapsing puts you back to square 1 and erases any progress you've made. Now looking back I realise that was such a lie. Every time I've relapsed had taught me something to get me where I am today and avoid other relapses. Now I'm more aware of my different triggers and can better avoid situations that I now are high risk for me relapsing. I know this is a long comment but I also know how cruel we can be to ourselves during/after relapse. You are still improving, your hard work from before still counts, you're not a bad person your brain is just healing and that isn't a linear process. I just want you to have faith that you can do this - I know you can! It's a 5 step forward, 2 steps back kinda situation and that's shitty, it is, but you're still THREE steps further forward than where you started. You will get back to where you were and even surpass that point. So many people will benefit from the content you're making. Sending lots of love your way ♥️
Thank you Jen❤️ u know its comforting not just to me but to all others here what u say about relapses. It is definitely a learning curve with each one. Thank u for sharing ❤️❤️❤️ wishing u the best
Hi Jacqueline, I was worried about you, I felt your silence wasn't a good sign. I am from Brazil, 47 years old and being addicted to a lot of different things since I was a teenager. I have never been able to cure it, just go back and forth and trying to supress it sometimes gets backfired and it come back even worst. What I am trying to do now is to accept it as part of my nature and turn this energy and emotions to a more healthy addictions like: work, sports, etc, setting difficult goals and chasing it for a long period of time. Not only occupied my time with other things but also spend my energy with different things. Its sounds a terrible advice but gambling is a beast.
You are so strong to share what you do. You are showing us all what you are, a most wonderful human being. Stay you. stay strong. Your videos I’m sure, have given me and many others, hope and a plan for the future. Thank you
Thank you Tony ❤️ i think more and more my addiction humbles me. I am human, we all are, yes there's accountability but there's also slip ups and triumphs. Thank u thank u, hope ur well❤️
It's great to see and hear from you again! I myself have relapsed quite a few times also but I know I am doing better with it as a whole. With Christmas coming up it is more important for me to be saving some money for that. You are looking beautiful as always and I wish you much success and happiness for now and going forwards💚
Thank you ❤️❤️ im so happy that despite relapse u seem positive and still able to share that positivity and love here with me, with all of us ❤️🙏 thank u
Hi Jackie, stay strong in your battle, I have the same issues going on 30+ years now. I applaud you for having the courage to make these videos. Much love from canada 🇨🇦
Here's what worked for me, I stopped counting days and thinking too much about quitting gambling. After I had a bad day where I lost $5k in one night, I decided this is it. I was broken down by the fact that I lost months worth of rent, food, groceries. This really attached feelings of misery to the idea of gambling. I then started being busy with goals that I set for myself. Assuming you have a 9-5 day job, set goals for your life that you want to achieve outside of work. For example I took up gym and martial arts, so every day after I come home i go to the gym or to train. Im also going to take up recording a song album, im going to add on taking language classes, etc. So just fill up your day with activities you think you'll enjoy and start doing that. Soon you'll be so busy that you'll even forget gambling exists. That's what happened to me. Im so busy throughout the day that I forgot about my losses, my gambling life, etc. Just my 2 cents in case it helps anyone. We're proud of you Jackie, keep up the great work and keep striving!
Hey and thanks ❤️🙏 absolutely keeping busy helps, ive touched down on that in one of my previous videos. Setting up routines that are daily and easy to maintain, not over ambitious are vital in my case... But I will say this, each day im gambling free, its a celebration. And each day i can count, it registers as a reward and really helps me maintain the inward motivation ❤️❤️❤️
I like your hair! I got hooked on slot machines too, started during the covid lockdowns and it's been impossible to kick. No matter what I always find myself going back to it. It's insanity.
Sorry to hear, covid became a breeding ground for isolated addictions, hard to get around it. Please if u can, exclude urself today and really tge first few days are the hardest
Hi Jackie, I wish I had a beautiful lady such as you in my life to occupy my time and help us forget about the “devil” inside that drives us to gamble. Much respect for doing these videos and I’ll be wearing for your next one. ❤ Ken
Hey there, so glad to see you’re ok! You know the drill relapse is part of the process, what’s important is you learn from it 😃 something that might be helpful is take the pressure off and look at positive side rather than the negative. For example, rather than say I’m not going to gamble anymore say I choose not to gamble today. Also, connecting to your spiritual side might help too. Look up the late Dr Wayne Dyer, I find him amazing. You’re strong and you can do it, you have our full support 🙏
Yes I am alive!!! The relapse and continuous relapses really was a full fking throttle of bs. I hated every moment but lived it like it were my destiny. Thank u for the encouragement and love, i hope you're well❤️
Hey, great to see you again! You'll do better next time, just don't despair :) And change of environment can indeed do miracles - good luck on your journey😊
loving the hair by the way , really suits u misses. YOUR stunning and you will beat this evil addiction only when your completely ready for change in life style
It’s a big thing to admit you’ve relapsed and well done for finding the strength to put this out there. Always remember that you’re not a bad person….you’re an ill person who only wants to get better. You’ve got this Jackie! I’m routing for you. Love and best wishes to you ❤️
Being open about your situation is helping not hindering. Professor Sandra Adell has commented on her own gambling addiction - her insight will probably be of interest to you. Also recommend presentations on RUclips by Dr. Anna Lembke. Thank you for letting me know your story.
My pleasure! If you would like more suggestions please ask. Here's a quote from the American Psychiatric Association: Some people can stop gambling on their own. But many people need help to address their gambling problems. Only one in ten people with gambling disorder seek treatment.
Amazing how honest and transparent you are regarding your relapse. Love your videos. Hope you stay safe and free from the demons. Good luck with the move and hope its the move that helps you move forward. XXX
I absolutely love you….I love your Scottish soul, yeah! Honesty will get us through our deepest struggles and vulnerabilities. I struggle with slot machine addiction, as I’ve stated before. But I have hit my rock bottom….I have decided that no matter what, I will not gamble for 180 days. This is my start!
@@thementalhustle one foot in front of the other! You went 40 plus days clean…..you WILL do it again! Pulling for YOU and the others who are struggling like we are!
You got this girl. I've been in your shoes for the last 25 years! I am now 67 days clean. So glad you're back. You have helped me so much!
It takes a lot of courage to be honest enough to admit you relapsed. As a recovering gambling addict myself, you are not alone in this. Keep strong. We can do this! Take care 😊
We can, support is super important ❤️❤️❤️
Relapse is part of the journey....like you said some people only need 1 some people it takes 100's. Try to focus on all the positive things you have done. Keep up the good work and keep moving forward. You got this/ we got this. All of us on here will help eachother beat this together. Thank you for making these videos they are helping so much! I know they are helping me!
Thank u and im so happy that this is helping u if even a tad. Support and realising we're not alone makes the world of difference
This was randomly on my recommended but I stayed and watched the whole video. I have addiction issues too just not with gambling. Relapse is 100% a part of recovery and I've been there more times than I can count. One thing I try to remember is to treat myself like I would someone else. I would NEVER dream of saying to someone else 'Oh you relapsed? Well you should just give up' but I say that to myself. So many times the voice in my head has told me that relapsing puts you back to square 1 and erases any progress you've made. Now looking back I realise that was such a lie. Every time I've relapsed had taught me something to get me where I am today and avoid other relapses. Now I'm more aware of my different triggers and can better avoid situations that I now are high risk for me relapsing. I know this is a long comment but I also know how cruel we can be to ourselves during/after relapse. You are still improving, your hard work from before still counts, you're not a bad person your brain is just healing and that isn't a linear process. I just want you to have faith that you can do this - I know you can! It's a 5 step forward, 2 steps back kinda situation and that's shitty, it is, but you're still THREE steps further forward than where you started. You will get back to where you were and even surpass that point. So many people will benefit from the content you're making. Sending lots of love your way ♥️
Thank you Jen❤️ u know its comforting not just to me but to all others here what u say about relapses. It is definitely a learning curve with each one. Thank u for sharing ❤️❤️❤️ wishing u the best
Even though I don't struggle with Gambling but I can sympathize. Stay strong and keep fighting.
Thank you 🙏❤️
Hi Jacqueline, I was worried about you, I felt your silence wasn't a good sign. I am from Brazil, 47 years old and being addicted to a lot of different things since I was a teenager. I have never been able to cure it, just go back and forth and trying to supress it sometimes gets backfired and it come back even worst. What I am trying to do now is to accept it as part of my nature and turn this energy and emotions to a more healthy addictions like: work, sports, etc, setting difficult goals and chasing it for a long period of time. Not only occupied my time with other things but also spend my energy with different things. Its sounds a terrible advice but gambling is a beast.
You are so strong to share what you do. You are showing us all what you are, a most wonderful human being. Stay you. stay strong. Your videos I’m sure, have given me and many others, hope and a plan for the future. Thank you
Thank you Tony ❤️ i think more and more my addiction humbles me. I am human, we all are, yes there's accountability but there's also slip ups and triumphs. Thank u thank u, hope ur well❤️
It's great to see and hear from you again! I myself have relapsed quite a few times also but I know I am doing better with it as a whole. With Christmas coming up it is more important for me to be saving some money for that. You are looking beautiful as always and I wish you much success and happiness for now and going forwards💚
Thank you ❤️❤️ im so happy that despite relapse u seem positive and still able to share that positivity and love here with me, with all of us ❤️🙏 thank u
Serenity and another 24 hours without playing, keep it up Jacqueline. It's nice that you share your life with us.🙂👍
Thank u thank u, if it can help anyone, even the tiniest bit, it's all worth it
Hi Jackie, stay strong in your battle, I have the same issues going on 30+ years now. I applaud you for having the courage to make these videos. Much love from canada 🇨🇦
Here's what worked for me, I stopped counting days and thinking too much about quitting gambling. After I had a bad day where I lost $5k in one night, I decided this is it. I was broken down by the fact that I lost months worth of rent, food, groceries. This really attached feelings of misery to the idea of gambling. I then started being busy with goals that I set for myself. Assuming you have a 9-5 day job, set goals for your life that you want to achieve outside of work. For example I took up gym and martial arts, so every day after I come home i go to the gym or to train. Im also going to take up recording a song album, im going to add on taking language classes, etc. So just fill up your day with activities you think you'll enjoy and start doing that. Soon you'll be so busy that you'll even forget gambling exists. That's what happened to me. Im so busy throughout the day that I forgot about my losses, my gambling life, etc. Just my 2 cents in case it helps anyone. We're proud of you Jackie, keep up the great work and keep striving!
Hey and thanks ❤️🙏 absolutely keeping busy helps, ive touched down on that in one of my previous videos. Setting up routines that are daily and easy to maintain, not over ambitious are vital in my case... But I will say this, each day im gambling free, its a celebration. And each day i can count, it registers as a reward and really helps me maintain the inward motivation ❤️❤️❤️
I like your hair! I got hooked on slot machines too, started during the covid lockdowns and it's been impossible to kick. No matter what I always find myself going back to it. It's insanity.
Sorry to hear, covid became a breeding ground for isolated addictions, hard to get around it. Please if u can, exclude urself today and really tge first few days are the hardest
And thank you ❤️🙌
You got this!!!!
Hi Jackie, I wish I had a beautiful lady such as you in my life to occupy my time and help us forget about the “devil” inside that drives us to gamble. Much respect for doing these videos and I’ll be wearing for your next one. ❤ Ken
Waiting not wearing. Lol
Your so beautiful and glowing in this video
Hey there, so glad to see you’re ok! You know the drill relapse is part of the process, what’s important is you learn from it 😃 something that might be helpful is take the pressure off and look at positive side rather than the negative. For example, rather than say I’m not going to gamble anymore say I choose not to gamble today. Also, connecting to your spiritual side might help too. Look up the late Dr Wayne Dyer, I find him amazing. You’re strong and you can do it, you have our full support 🙏
Thank u luv ❤️
Yes I am alive!!! The relapse and continuous relapses really was a full fking throttle of bs. I hated every moment but lived it like it were my destiny. Thank u for the encouragement and love, i hope you're well❤️
It's ok, just because you trip up once you don't stop walking. Just keep up the good work :)
Thank u luv ❤️🙏
Hey, great to see you again! You'll do better next time, just don't despair :) And change of environment can indeed do miracles - good luck on your journey😊
Thanks Nikki ❤️❤️❤️ and thanks for keeping some tabs on me 💜 it helped. I hope ur keeping well darling
loving the hair by the way , really suits u misses. YOUR stunning and you will beat this evil addiction only when your completely ready for change in life style
Aww thanks! Beating this sometimes feels impossible... But the support here, its incredible ♥️ thank u
I been going through a relapse myself . Just keep trying as I will . Big hugs and love ♡
It was relapse season and its ok, we just give it another go. ❤️❤️❤️
I am on my 3rd week of being gambling free and still going strong
Have a beautiful day Jackie ♡ . Love , hugs , and blessings to you ♡
@@JustKen57 thank you Ken ♥️ u yooo
You were sorely missed ♡
🙏❤️☺️
It’s a big thing to admit you’ve relapsed and well done for finding the strength to put this out there. Always remember that you’re not a bad person….you’re an ill person who only wants to get better. You’ve got this Jackie! I’m routing for you. Love and best wishes to you ❤️
Being open about your situation is helping not hindering. Professor Sandra Adell has commented on her own gambling addiction - her insight will probably be of interest to you. Also recommend presentations on RUclips by Dr. Anna Lembke. Thank you for letting me know your story.
Thank you so much for those tips, will definitely be looking into it. Understanding it is definitely beneficial ❤️❤️❤️
My pleasure! If you would like more suggestions please ask. Here's a quote from the American Psychiatric Association:
Some people can stop gambling on their own. But many people need help to address their gambling problems. Only one in ten people with gambling disorder seek treatment.
Amazing how honest and transparent you are regarding your relapse. Love your videos. Hope you stay safe and free from the demons. Good luck with the move and hope its the move that helps you move forward. XXX
I absolutely love you….I love your Scottish soul, yeah! Honesty will get us through our deepest struggles and vulnerabilities.
I struggle with slot machine addiction, as I’ve stated before. But I have hit my rock bottom….I have decided that no matter what, I will not gamble for 180 days.
This is my start!
Im routing for you all the way, we all are. Just remember the past is the past, no chasing of losses ❤️❤️❤️ we will get through this
@@thementalhustle one foot in front of the other! You went 40 plus days clean…..you WILL do it again! Pulling for YOU and the others who are struggling like we are!
@@BBQROCKSTAR178 we're boss all the way, day by day, hour by hour
@@thementalhustle 🤘❤️
I've just relapse 2 days ago cause iam in no contact with my ex for 10 days, the guilt the same i never wanted to fell this way ever again.
I missed you x
Im back Richard! 😊 ❤️
@@thementalhustle ...and just as beautiful and elegant as always❤️x
@@richarddamar3830 aww thank u 🙏❤️
How’s it been going Jackie ?
?maybe there's a software block for your phone & laptop? IDK
thanks to you I'm on 64 days without gambling as always super content this time you will make it I keep my fingers crossed for you
Wow!!! Kamil congratulations!!!! Super happy for u!! Amazing job, keep it up, ur an inspiration ❤️☺️
Hi hope your well, how’s the new year going
I relapse every time i get paid
I'm considering to get a fone jail, thi is so hard we in it together
Realise right now darling, you're stronger than you're giving yourself credit for. You can do this❤️❤️❤️💪😘
We haven't seen her in 10 months? Guess she fell off the wagon?
Same old story.