Today is day 4 of no gambling although weds and Thurs are difficult to count as was so busy and limited funds anyhow. But Friday was payday and early finish at work and Saturday is the first of 2 jam packed sports filled days off. But have got through the first one without relenting. This is first Time decided enough is enough and gonna try and put this demon to bed. I have surprised myself that its receiving my pay that has prompted the attempt rather than losing my pay as so often I the case. Its easier to not gamble without money!! But bills and rent paid and bank healthyish I attempt to make this break from gamblings grip. Had day to myself so could have easily fallen, even went out at tea for fish and chips and ignored the blue fronted shop on route. Feel relaxed and tense at the same time. Relaxed as my finances are not resting on four legs for the rest of the month but tense as I'm fighting urges to fail. Day 5 is fast approaching as is a busy time of year at work so here's to march and the rest of my life..
Well done its day one for me and I no its going to be hard as this has been a 15 year long building problems that's got worse each year I hope you continue to do well on your path to a gambling free life
Good luck pal. It won't be easy I'm sure but with commitment and support it can be beaten. I have never tried to stop before because hate to fail. I will not fail now
Well done, day 21 for me. Good luck life is going to be so much better from now on.
Thanks. Looking forward to hitting such milestones as 21 days well done keep it up
Keep Going. I've found the urges do lessen in time. I'm on Day 42 of being free of the demon. It's very much one day at a time. By keeping busy the gambling free days soon mount up.
Best Wishes to Everyone on the Forum.
Day 5 and staying strong. Football golf and six nations all getting the mind into potential bets but abstaining. Bank account remains untouched. Long may it continue.
Yes keep going its well worth it. I've gone 36 days and it feels great. Didn't think this would work for me but it has and I am so glad. I've been much happier these last few weeks.
You've hit the nail on the nail there pal I think it's abstaining when funds are available to you that's the key and enjoying life rather than putting yourself in serious emotional and financial turmoil, keep it up fella
Albion100,
That's it. If you've no funds and no access to any the there's no choice but to abstain. It's when there is access that IS THE KEY. I've started to enjoy the fact there is a little bit of money (and it is only a little bit) in my bank account. I actually feel as though I'm in control now. I'm far happier nowadays. I don't wish to sound smug at all. Only to encourage other people on here that there is a ray of light at the tunnel end.
Stay Strong Everyone.
Day 6 done and dusted. Another tough day.. Lunch hour involves the high street and its bright lights. Did the usual walk but kept away from the enemy. Massive hurdle overcome contemplated staying in at lunch but that seemed like hiding from problem. Faced it head on, Feb salary still in tact awesome feeling
Great Work Dazzle - Keep up the good work!!
Great Work Dazzle - Keep up the good work!!
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