I talk a good game

Day 13

Had a tough few days just adjusting to never gambling and I know there is a battle within my mind occurring every minute of every day and must just get used to this. 
Trying to stay focused spend a little more time on here and read about other peoples problems rather than stewing in my own constantly, just wish I had never started this terrible affliction as getting away from the triggers and dopamine need seems very tough today. 
have a good gamble free day everyone 

Day 15 today mixed emotions I have committed to not gamble today and that is all I can do but the feeling are still there and quite strong at times. Having gone a few times 100 days+ I know these become less over times just got to ride it out and take one day at a time. I understand why I am getting these urges and it is due to the long term damage I have done to my reward system in my brain. Having this knowledge although not very positive is at least an explanation I can understand so this is a little bit comforting.

have a good day everyone 

Hi i know what you mean i still feel the urges..you can get through this, keep coming and posting. And well done on day 15

Lou x

Day 16 today have been thinking about goal setting I have an amount of time till I’m debt free and another amount of time till I have a nice amount of money in the bank as well as this I am hoping to move house soon so not having the random sums of disappearing from my account will be another positive. But I am thinking if I can not gamble with the amount of money I have wasted over the years I should have some perks/ trips  for reaching certain points and this hopefully will motivate me not to fall off the wagon. Don’t know if anyone has tried this as a strategy and is it enough to overcome the want here and now? Anyway have a good day everyone 

Nice to see you staying strong pal. I’m the same with planning financially, it’s definitely good to have some idea of when you will be out of debt and in a better position.

Personally I’ve never tried incentivising myself for getting to certain GF points in the past - worth giving it a go and seeing if it is a strong enough incentive/deterrent for you. Think of all the money you would still be pumping in to the bookies if you hadn’t have stayed strong, so giving yourself a little reward to work towards might be a good thing.

Keep on posting - will stop that complacency kicking back in.

Day 17

A real up and down time at the moment fighting the chimp quite a lot this last 24 hours. Trying to convince yourself not to do something you are telling you to do is exhausting, my brain is battling me but that part will not win today another day without a bet.

Day 20

not been on in a couple of days had lots going on and trying to keep busy. Any time not busy thoughts of gambling are always there in the back of my mind and the dreams... pretty much every night but I know from previous experience these go too. I am at a loss as to why the draw is so strong, I will be attending GA when it gets back and running need to continue on my path. Another day in the good bank.