8..9..22 this time i will succeed

Dear Cbl,

Well done for posting on our Forum and I'm glad to hear you are ready to stop. Keep us posted on how your are getting on.

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Wishing you all the very best,

Ryan

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Evening dave.

52 now mate and been gambling since 15.

By 18 was hooked and started to control my life.

Was a postman for 20 years so finished by 12 everyday then straight to the pub/betting shop.

Cut a very long story short I do know my stuff knowledge wise with the horses but as you know it was just tokens. 

Over the years had so many yankee bets come in but through getting drunk and wanting that buzz could never stop.

Had some great times going round the country visiting a lot of tracks and if I had discipline it might have been different. 

Unfortunately loved drink just as much and you just take too many risks/stupid bets.

Now paying the price.

Gave up the booze and I did still continue to gamble and had a few touches but the rush was still there.

So looking back I blamed the drink but in truth I'm just a compulsive gambler .

Anyway take care.

Hopefully talk again

Not sure what I'm feeling maybe just numb.

Messed up today. 

First bet for a month.

Decided to have a look at the racing and fancied a horse,,really thought if it gets beat I could except it. 

History tells me 7 times out of ten I end up chasing and that's what I did.

Do we ever really learn.

I know some people give up completely but what is the percentage I wonder.

I hope who ever reads this has been strong and got through today without succumbing to temptation. 

Cbl