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Turning Point to Stop Readings

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Chocolate:
That’s fantastic that you have gone a year without readings. Has it been good to feel more in control of your money? I feel I need to spend a lot less  :-\

Notacrystalfreak:

--- Quote from: Chocolate on December 21, 2023, 06:03:25 PM ---That’s fantastic that you have gone a year without readings. Has it been good to feel more in control of your money? I feel I need to spend a lot less  :-\

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It feels like such an amazing achievement. Money wise I had been going to a reader who cost around £4 per question so not too expensive. Obviously that was a step down from the psychic lines and binges so yes, I love looking at my phone bill now and feeling proud of myself. That’s why I keep banging on about it lol. It feels amazing that I made decisions on my own this year. And I will continue to do so in the future. I have had some really low moments with a lot of indecision but I do think I have slightly improved on my decision making skills. My distress tolerance has improved as I no longer need a reading to pick me up. I am hoping to treat myself to a collete baron Reid shamanic deck. I LOVE the messages on it and cleverly it’s not available online anymore but I digress. The feeling of not being addicted is AMAZING.

Mina:

--- Quote from: Notacrystalfreak on December 21, 2023, 06:15:16 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chocolate on December 21, 2023, 06:03:25 PM ---That’s fantastic that you have gone a year without readings. Has it been good to feel more in control of your money? I feel I need to spend a lot less  :-\

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It feels like such an amazing achievement. Money wise I had been going to a reader who cost around £4 per question so not too expensive. Obviously that was a step down from the psychic lines and binges so yes, I love looking at my phone bill now and feeling proud of myself. That’s why I keep banging on about it lol. It feels amazing that I made decisions on my own this year. And I will continue to do so in the future. I have had some really low moments with a lot of indecision but I do think I have slightly improved on my decision making skills. My distress tolerance has improved as I no longer need a reading to pick me up. I am hoping to treat myself to a collete baron Reid shamanic deck. I LOVE the messages on it and cleverly it’s not available online anymore but I digress. The feeling of not being addicted is AMAZING.

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You guys are so amazing 🤩 🥲

I did get a reading today and it was … awful! It was less than $10 (because they hung up on me! That utter C you Next Tuesday Hag!) … regardless, I made it point to stay absolutely busy even if I was utterly so pissed off. Even if it would hurt by staying busy.

After my reading, I then withdrew all my cash from the bank (after paying some more bills and yes it was pay day from another source of income, but I rewarded myself with fancy coffee … and later Costco hot dog, and cheap gas!) I realized today was going to be really painful, and I had a few moments were I was close to breaking again… I must have cried at least three times at how angry I was, but stuck to keeping busy with gig jobs (again not letting myself even look at internet sites like keen or bitwine… but when I did … yup trigger)… sooo… I then bought myself a weed pen instead! So thanks drugs 🥳

No… but seriously it at least helped me to take the edge off, and I’m aware I shouldn’t replace one drug for another, and this will definitely be another challenge later. But it kept me busy and entertained while I window shopped on the look out for family and friends gifts ideas. It also didn’t let me lie down or check my phone. I then kept busy by going back to gig work, while listening to few relationship coach videos, and manifesting, but mostly just listening music today … I feel like my brain can’t handle too much more “self help” content… (like too much of it doesn’t feel good either) and I found a playlist of Korean mythical fairytales … so that was entertaining

And nowww I’m actually sooooo surprised at how much of in a good mood I am in. I even made a good hustle of change while working. I paid bills, still have a full tank of gas despite all the driving I did!

I’m feeling strong enough to even see myself not to reach out to my ex for Christmas (instead of planning for it, and how to do it, the best plan is not to… but I know I need to find ways to be busy that day when everything will be closed) I even so feel proud I got tru my anger today, it really did shift … but I’m. Aware it’s is literally minute by minute process

Army:

--- Quote from: Mina on December 22, 2023, 04:18:42 AM ---
--- Quote from: Notacrystalfreak on December 21, 2023, 06:15:16 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chocolate on December 21, 2023, 06:03:25 PM ---That’s fantastic that you have gone a year without readings. Has it been good to feel more in control of your money? I feel I need to spend a lot less  :-\

--- End quote ---

It feels like such an amazing achievement. Money wise I had been going to a reader who cost around £4 per question so not too expensive. Obviously that was a step down from the psychic lines and binges so yes, I love looking at my phone bill now and feeling proud of myself. That’s why I keep banging on about it lol. It feels amazing that I made decisions on my own this year. And I will continue to do so in the future. I have had some really low moments with a lot of indecision but I do think I have slightly improved on my decision making skills. My distress tolerance has improved as I no longer need a reading to pick me up. I am hoping to treat myself to a collete baron Reid shamanic deck. I LOVE the messages on it and cleverly it’s not available online anymore but I digress. The feeling of not being addicted is AMAZING.

--- End quote ---

You guys are so amazing 🤩 🥲

I did get a reading today and it was … awful! It was less than $10 (because they hung up on me! That utter C you Next Tuesday Hag!) … regardless, I made it point to stay absolutely busy even if I was utterly so pissed off. Even if it would hurt by staying busy.

After my reading, I then withdrew all my cash from the bank (after paying some more bills and yes it was pay day from another source of income, but I rewarded myself with fancy coffee … and later Costco hot dog, and cheap gas!) I realized today was going to be really painful, and I had a few moments were I was close to breaking again… I must have cried at least three times at how angry I was, but stuck to keeping busy with gig jobs (again not letting myself even look at internet sites like keen or bitwine… but when I did … yup trigger)… sooo… I then bought myself a weed pen instead! So thanks drugs 🥳

No… but seriously it at least helped me to take the edge off, and I’m aware I shouldn’t replace one drug for another, and this will definitely be another challenge later. But it kept me busy and entertained while I window shopped on the look out for family and friends gifts ideas. It also didn’t let me lie down or check my phone. I then kept busy by going back to gig work, while listening to few relationship coach videos, and manifesting, but mostly just listening music today … I feel like my brain can’t handle too much more “self help” content… (like too much of it doesn’t feel good either) and I found a playlist of Korean mythical fairytales … so that was entertaining

And nowww I’m actually sooooo surprised at how much of in a good mood I am in. I even made a good hustle of change while working. I paid bills, still have a full tank of gas despite all the driving I did!

I’m feeling strong enough to even see myself not to reach out to my ex for Christmas (instead of planning for it, and how to do it, the best plan is not to… but I know I need to find ways to be busy that day when everything will be closed) I even so feel proud I got tru my anger today, it really did shift … but I’m. Aware it’s is literally minute by minute process

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You know @Mina it’s funny how you mentioned your in a good mood because the last few weeks I have noticed a change in myself too.. I am in a really good mood myself and I am surprised and realised I took a sharp turn I am now happy.. it’s been such a long time.. whatever darkness that was in my soul is just magically disappeared..

I guess we need to go through that go grow and understand what we really want in life

Mattsmom:

--- Quote from: Chocolate on December 20, 2023, 06:34:45 PM ---Hi all. I’m ashamed to say that I haven’t managed to give up readings. In fact I’ve had quite a few recently. Some of the readers were quite good and did help me. The problem is that I can’t just have one reading every now and then.

I recently had a reading on a UK site. The reader made a prediction and then changed it when she learnt more about my situation. I also felt that she was a bit rude to me. I’m hoping this will be a turning point in which I start using my intuition more and deal with things better.

What was the turning point for those of you that have successfully given up readings for some time? Falling off the wagon, for a short time, and then getting back on it doesn’t count 😊

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I think for me, it was a number of things:

1) Biological correction of my brain chemistry from dopaminergic to serotonergic (done over many years through diet, supplements, and massive self-care efforts)

2) Gradual weaning and not treating getting a reading as an absolute failure

3) Continuing to be patient and reap the genuine rewards out of life (more money in my bank account, more security, less fear as time goes on).

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