Hi all,
Thought I would write a few words to say that I am 23 days without a bet ! Been feeling a bit dodgy this week but overall am well chuffed with my achievement. Just wanted to tell others out there that when you truly want to stop it's sort of addictive too. Each day I get a buzz having not gambled, wake up in the morning and say I am not going to do it, just before sleep say well done that I haven't, feels good! Still think about the money lost but that will pass in time.
My only worry now is telling my husband. He knows I have a problem and I told him I would give up in April and I did for 2 months. He doesn't know I had a relapse, don't want to let him down or upset him. Thinking I would do 2 months again and let him know then. Advice welcome.
Stay strong guys x
Similarly to you ..my gf is oblivious to my recent gambling exploits. She has worries of her own so iv kept them to myself.
The way i see it...iv lost my money...not hers...so its no advantage telling her. Also i believe i am on a good way this time....im simply sick of gambling.
Well done on your 23 days... I've made it to 29 today, so almost a month under the belt 🙂
I've noticed a hugh difference with the amount of bank transactions on my account, and to still have money available is rewarding!!
I aim to treat myself to something new every month I make it through, I see it as well deserved.
I hope you keep going strong and keep ticking those days off!!
The money you have lost is long gone, so admitting to it is entirely your call? If your true to yourself on here though the days keep ticking up and the rewards will follow as financial stability sets in
I'm 18 and today I've decided to make a change, I'm new to this account, I decided today I needed to make a change for my own sake, no ones aware of my addiction, I've lost so much money and bet extremely bad amounts and I'm sick of it, this is the first time I've really felt like I'm going to stop
I've said I'll stop before but I haven't had support like this before, I need to stop because to have money left over and pay bills would be rewarding to say the least, I'll just leave this here and say I'm proud of you mate for going 23 days clean, you're doing well mate keep it up!!
Thankyou guys x
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I am at day 23 and truly looking forward to more days GF. I wish you the best!
Best wishes breaking free x
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOtCLOXgm8
I used to pretend this song was about gambling..kinda works
Great song! X
Well done on your achievements. I understand what you mean with the buzz. I get it in the morning when I wake up and realise I haven't gambled and lost money the evening before.
Yes little miss loser! Nice not to feel that horrible feeling when you have lost a load of money the night before, what day are you on?
Its kind of a peaceful feeling
I'm on day 13. Have had previous breaks, the longest been 3 months but this is the first time I've written on this Web site. I'm hoping it'll help me stay gambling free for good. After starting on the new members forum I've now started a diary, actually visually seeing the number of gf days clock up encourages me to keep going. I've slightly changed name to little miss lost. Wrote 'loser' in one of my 'beat myself up' moments. Hoping one day to be able to change it to little miss found!
When I get the urge to gamble, which as I've explained in my diary I've read other people's posts instead. It's worked so far so. . .
Stay strong and keep clocking those days up!
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