My first day

Morning Neil and well done on taking the 1st steps I have had a similar journey to getting to this point and love of sports led to more bets until I couldn't see a way out. I'm on day 6 today and have fought off temptation thus far. I'm by no way an expert or able to give any top advise as this one of the longest times I've gone bet free in about 15 years. I've found the forum really useful to hear other people in similar positions. I ordered a new card and scratched off the 3 digits on the back so I couldn't use online this has been a great help to beat the temptation.

I wish you well in your journey to be bet free and any other methods I find useful along my way I'll happily share.

Thanks Danny for your comments, and hope you will continue to keep away, I also tried to stop several times before but gone back to it.

Hi Neil welcome to the forum, your 1st you have achieved well done that's comming on here and asking for help. You cannot do this journey alone you need support and advice, I've tryed on my own because no one knew epic fail because I only fool myself, this time round the whole world knows not that you need to go that far lol but it working for me. I gave my finances over to my partner my wages go to his bank and he gives me a allowance each week. That works for him and me, because our partners are victims in this and in order to gain trust again they need to feel in control in something you're not, money!!! You can seek one 2 one meetings doesn't have to be group meetings no need to be embarrassed it be more embarrassing if your wife kicks you out on street wouldn't it? I'm no expert on anything but am a expert at denial and lies to myself and partner it's a life long journey Hun nothing gets better overnight but over years.. Many good diary so in the recovery section maybe take a look and start your own. I'm on day 27 gf but have been 8 years before however last time was different I still had control and only one person knew this time is different I want to give up and will..... Good luck red xx

Hi

Have you offered your wife full control of the finances? Can she set the passwords for the blockers you've installed? Help you self exclude permanently from your accounts? Think about watching the sports highlights or reading the match reports next day if watching live is a trigger. You need to show your wife you mean what you say with actions, not words and that includes stepping outside your comfort zone in getting to counselling and GA meetings. No need to be embarrassed. You won't be expected to speak if you don't want to. Everyone is there for the same reason and there will be a wealth of advice and experience for you to draw on.