Not so new

Day 50 of gf days. Away again this weekend.....keeping strong and have plans in place to be debt free by July/August.....feeling really well......long may it continue.

High five Tilley xcc

Hi tilly big congratulations on day 50 hun xxxxx your doing amazing. Xx

Congrats on the big 5-0!

Thanks loxxie, merc, dean and ra for your lovely comments. Still feeling strong and no urges. Second payday approaching since I stopped gambling so ensuring blocks are still in place. I got through the first one ok so I shall stay positive for this one too.

So inspiring to hear tilly I really want to be in your position and aim to do so. No excuses now. I'm on day two. I've done exactly the same and lost all my wages on many occasions, all that hard work destroyed. Anyway all about focus and moving forward properly

Hi quit, if you want to be where I am you will be if you stay strong and put the blocks in place. I have been gambling for 22 years and never really tried to give up.....well not like this time......much because I denied myself and just kept gambling month after month. This time I wanted to give up for real and I have put blocks in place to support. Personally I believe that we all should have someone to talk to should this be your oh, parent or a good friend. It's such a secretive addiction and it will stay a secret until you talk to someone or seek help.

I am starting to see things more clearly now, there is a light at the end of the tunnel regarding finances and I shall be debt free in July or August this year......what an amazing feeling it is to say that when I have haven't had money for the last 22 years, the slots have had it. I shall be booking a holiday of a lifetime for my family after have paid my last payment to my DMP.....can't wait.

You only have to read some of the success stories on here and you will see it is possible quit but you have to want to quit. I've not gambled for 55 days and I shall be sure that I take every step to stay that way.

Well......60 days gf......how great that's sounds. I don't feel like I have been here that long! I remember when I was writing 3,4,5 days gf and how 60 days seemed an eternity away. I have now got through my second monthly payday and had no urges to gamble. I have thought about it occasionally but the thoughts have quickly passed.

For those reading this who are either just starting out or taking the decision not to gamble.....stick to it, take each day at a time and you will soon see the days clock up.

Well done Tilley...you are doing well....xx

Well done Tilly on the 60 days. Great achievement that is, your smashing it!!

Hi tilly a massive congratulations on reaching day 60 that's amazing xxx well done hun xxx

Thank to all for your recent comments.

I am now at the point where I really need to find something to fill my void so I dont return. Ive not been thinking about gambling but I am getting bored of not having anything to do. I'm not a big tv or film fan and candy crush is now getting boring!

I work very hard Monday to Friday and then housework on a weekend. It's evenings when I need a hobby, too tired to do anything strenuous. I like scrabble but when oh goes to bed early it's not the same playing on your own!

I am feeling very well right now and I certainly won't let my guard down. I always remember when I stopped smoking people saying to me that if I had that first drag I would be back smoking again......8 years on and I have never had that drag.......I will apply the same principles with gambling and resist that first bet again.

Stay strong everybody it is possible......64 days and still gf.

Hi Tilly, I hear ya with Candy Crush (I don't miss waking up every 30 mins to play another life)! Not sure if it's an option but I solo play on Words with Friends...It allows you 3 games @ a time & the computer takes 2 mins or so to have it's turn!

Yup, all we have to do is avoid that 1st bet - ODAAT

Hi odaat, thanks for that....will have a look.

Well.......day 70 gamble free. Can't believe how quick that has gone. I remember joining this forum and reading posts same as this and thinking how long it would take to get there and how I wanted to be like that. I am feeling soooo much better in myself. Money in my bank (not a lot though), bills all paid and made it through 2 pay days without giving in to the horrible addiction. I know I still have a long way to go and lots more to learn but day by day I am achieving my goal of the gf life.

I would like to wish all reading this the very best on their recovery and if you stay strong and determined you will beat the addiction and the days will clock up very quickly.