Whatisthis wrote:
Hi Pangolin. Well I manged to drag myself into work which was an achievement in itself. I'm full of a cold and spent last night sobbing till I had no more breath. I looked amess this morning but I can't afford to lose my job as well. I haven't gambled but this is not a major achievement as I'm really a weekend gambler. I did spend an hour on the phone on my lunch trying to get one of my credit cards epreinstated to zero interest ( I lost it due to a missed payment last month) it's not a solution to everything as there are so many other card/loans BUT it is a start and pro-active I suppose. I know there are lots of others on here that may not even have a job so I'm grateful for small mercies. Reckon if I can keep my head down and keep paying debts I'll be debt free in seven years. Will be close to sixty then !!! Thanks so much for asking. How are you doing ? Or maybe better question is how is Mr Pangolin? Xx
My question would be what have you planned what to do this weekend so you can avoid temptation?
Thank you Pangolin, for sharing your stories. I was touched to hear about Mr P's fit of giggles ! And hopeful that one day I will fid that simple magic again. Yes, you're right. Hiding doesn't make anything more bearable!
DeLorean - I have written a novel. I pitched to an agent months ago and to my utter surprise they wanted me to submit the completed and edited manuscript to them. Of course I haven't - been too busy gambling !! I have arranged this weekend to go to a friends who has no internet access and I'm going to edit my manuscript. She doesn't know about the gambling but appreciates I need some space to write. Trying to remove time, location element as suggested by many here.
MrStop - thank you for taking the time to write so much good advice. It is very much appreciated.
Hi barb hope your doing good, thought i just check in on you. Im doing good 16 days without a game and things are loooking more posative.
Hey Liz - that's fab news ! I read that you also spoke to your sister? Keep it up 🙂 I had a minor relapse - it was minor comparitevly to previuos spending bit it means I'm back to day three and another test at the weekend. It is becoming easier though. Well done - I'm so pleased for you x
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