Brian is my nemesis

That's s great idea to give it a name. Easy to identify and curse the name of your pain!

I think the shall call mine ivy, because it is a poison that creeps up on you.

Someone once suggested that you write a farewell letter to an addiction. I am going to work on one.

Thanks pjc. At least now when gambling starts to sneak up on me I can say ......'go away Brian I am not listening to you anymore'

what a good idea, i like the farewell letter too, not got a name for mine yet, its a fairly new evil friend for me so need something apt

It's not everyone's cup of tea (I read a post recently where someone suggested it wasn't taking responsibility for our own actions) but my beloved ex is Mr Gamble. When I 1st decided to leave him, I was heartbroken, now that the fog has cleared I wish I'd done it years ago! He pays me a visit from time to time & I too tell him to 'go away' just not always in my most polite voice. I have also run the pants off of him, bored him with marathon shopping sessions, rolled over squishing him in bed, shown him my finest ninja skills & of late, just ignored him!

Mr Gamble & I are not together any more...If he were human, I would be locked up for life but since he is a figment of my addict's brain I can treat him like sh17, it feels good.

ODAAT hi, yeah I can imagine some people think it's too daft! But just like you're saying it's a great way to make sense of why we have something or someone like Mr G, Brian or Ivy in out life.

When I think back in life I remember the people that have caused me grief & pain (bullying boss, crazy ex, family members that let me down) I think how did I let it happen. Well just like my issues with Brian it's easier said than done & I learned the hard way!

Sadly Brian is everywhere at home tv/online ads', he has thousands of shops peddling his wares & he even appears of the shirt of my football team! He's rude & intrusive.

So being able to say in an instant......'errrrr no thanks Brian not even a quick scratch WE ARE OVER'....is great.

Really like that idea redham and found Odaats description brilliant. Thinking what I am going to call mine now.

When I think of the time I've spent with Brian I can't believe the influence he's had on me. He convinced me that my cash was always worth risking no matter how much it was needed for other things. When he did payout it was only ever in tokens.....well cash but he convinced me to stake it over & over again. Brian has so many sneaky tricks to tempt me but I don't want him around anymore.

great idea!

What an interesting way of putting it Redham.

It made me think because sometimes pages of information about mind addiction is better handled in this way.

I have had 308 days gamble free. I am never complacent and blocks and monitoring are fully in place.

I wish you all the very best