new member 7 days gambling free

I remember having a very vivid dream after about 4 months and waking up convinced that I had gambled. I lay in bed mortified for several minutes, before realising what had happened. I guess it was just part of clearing out my system.

It wasn't until 7 or 8 months that I felt confident that I finally had total control over whether or not I would ever gamble again. I sometimes consider it as an option, but it has nothing to offer me other than the potential to destroy my life. The reality is that I have learned so much about myself over the past 4 years that I am just not that person any more.

Take care my friend.

Ken

65 days GF and keeping strong

Well done Gazza! It's great to read some of the success stories on here. You're doing brilliantly!

I hope I'm not going to upset anyone by asking what are FOBT's? Does anyone think that gambling is now a massive epidemic and do any of you think there are more gambling addicts out there than alcoholics?

Im the wife of a cg and I had no idea how big a problem it was until I signed up to this forum.

FOBT - fixed odds betting terminals

the amchines you find in bookmakers - max four per bookie and most shops you go in there will be people waiting to play - also known as the crack C*****e of the gambling world

it's possible to gamble £100 per spin, you can spin approx every 10 seconds and it's perfectly feasible to lose £2-3k and still have time left on your parking meter many of us have done it. The 'jackpot'/ maximum payout is limited to £500 on each as well.

yes there is an epidemic and it's only going to get a whole lot worse - effecting people from all walks of life

none of us will win because addicted, like myself, do not stop

today I will chose not to gamble

Well done Gazza, long may your abstinance continue

Thank you for your continued words of encouragement it is most appreciated. Together we stand and win

Just reading your diary sounds like you have done really well

What a 10 week journey its been. Never going back, a bet which is guaranteed a successful win (sorry for the pun but humour sometimes helps and strangely feels normal). Stay strong everyone

Hi Gazza

You are within a few days of the 90 day milestone that GA likes to honour. Well done my friend. Every day is an achievement and something to be proud of.

Ken x

Thanks Ken and good to hear from you. Now heading to the 100 days mark. The urges and preoccupied mind are better but remaining strong and PROUD. All the best Gazza

100 happy days GF

Congratulations Gazza on your 100 days! No taking your eyes off the road... and here's, one day at a time, your 200 🙂

Wow congratuations on 100 days. Have you got any tips for a newbie like me to starting out?

Hi Gazza

Hopefully you are now around the 120 day stage. Great effort mate. Stay positive and focussed and remember to appreciate and cherish your loved ones and the things that are yours.

Ken

Hi Ken, thank you for your kind message. Still GF but felt a bit low recently so your message is good timing. It is comforting to know support is our there. Kind regards Gazza