Up to 5 days gamble free, feeling good. Walked past the bookies that I'm not excluded from today with a huge urge but managed to resist. Determined to carry on and improve my life. Handed my money over to my partner, no access seems to be helping.
One day at a time.
6 days and still going strong. Longest I have achieved in many years. No urges today, a week is in sight then next milestone is 30 days. Want to beat this awful habit for my future.
Hello fringe31
Welcome to the forum you sound determined to make changes to stop gambling handing you money over to your partner seems it is helping you as you have now reached day six. You talked about walking into somewhere you are not self -excluded from and you resisted the urge to gamble. There is now a Scheme called Multi Operter Self Exclusion where you can call 0800 294 2060 to opt in to self-exclusion from your betting shops within a local radius please see here for further information of this
http://optintoselfexclude.info/index.php/home/
There are also chat rooms at GamCare if you would like to speak with other members where you can get support and understanding with peers the chat rooms are open daily http://www.gamcare.org.uk/chatroom
We also have a helpline where you can speak with an adviser if you want to talk with someone. Advisers will listen to your concerns and can offer information on strategies and support available in your local area. The helpline is every day 8am -12 midnight on 0808 80 20 133 advisers can also be contacted on the netline
http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/frontline-services/netline#
Keep posting we are here to support you
Take care
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