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Ive decided today enough is enough.theres only 1 winner and thats the bookies

Hi, I am finding watching Netflix a good distraction, also reading. What about going for a walk? That could be a good distraction?

I found myself never having time to do these things as I was ALWAYS online gambling! It's quite amazing how I am enjoying my new way of life at the moment.

I do however have my moments when I miss it, but they are becoming less as time goes on. I haven't gambled for 17 days now, which I know is not a lot compared to some. Good luck with your journey:)

You must put the blocks in place to stop the gambling that’s the number one priority, then reinvent yourself and keep busy and keep off the internet in general

Yes, I feel better for doing the gamstop 5 year ban. It makes me feel safe that I can't gamble, and that has helped with the rest. I have to find something to do as I cannot gamble, for me this is a massive help.

Hi.thanks both of u for advice.i know its only just the start but im determined to beat this.Xxfor mexx 17 days is great.keep going.ill be happy when i get that far and more.keep up the good work and keep chatting

I have closed all online accounts and done the gamstop 5 year ban.i know its just the start but i feel better for doing that already.the hard work starts now though.im waiting for an appointment with a gamcare 121 councellor and looking into ga meetings

Hi Solksjaer and welcome to the forum :))

Well youv'e done all the right thing's so far and guy's any day that you don't gamble is a great day :))

The early day's really need to be all about putting as much between you and gambling as is possible , it is usualy refered to as the " Time , money , location triangle " on here as if you remove one then the triangle is broken and you can't gamble ? .

It's simple thing's that will keep you safe initially, although we as gamblers who are deceptive by nature will always find a way around if those urges strike too strongly , so not open doors anywhere please :)) .

The other thing I seem to harp on about is not trying to look too far ahead , I mean for most of us never gambling again is quite a scary prospect ( it was for me ) but that's overcome by taking it one day at a time for a while just dealing with what you need to deal with that day then the next , bite size chunks and baby steps is key :)) .

The thing is those day's soon add up and turn to weeks and months which made me feel as though I had some control back in my life and spurred me on to keep going .

Were all the same on here my friend so any questions or issues just ask and someone will drop by with an answer .

You can do this , you just have to want to do it more than place another bet :))

Talk to you soon buddy

Alan

Have you self excluded from all bookies well in your area believe me I'm a expert in relapsing and it it's even if it is only a year

Hi alan.thanks for the support.i know what u mean when u say the thought of never gambling again is so scary.with me its like well what do i do now? Its all ive known since i was 16 and im 34 now.then i ask myself how much money have i won in that time compared to how much ive lost.i wouldnt like to know.thats gone now and i cant change it.im trying to keep a positive frame of mind and take baby steps and 1 day at a time.my biggest problem was horses especially at the weekend.im now thinking of things i can do on a saturday afternoon instead of sitting gambling.gambling can be fun but the fun stopped for me a long time ago.its affecting my health and nearly cost me my relationship but luckily my girlfriend was understanding and is urging me to seek help which is why im here.im also doing this for myself coz i cant go on like this.i want to be able to do nice things with my son and take him places which i havent been able to do lately.i was also due to get married next year but have had to cancel for now coz i cant afford it coz of my debt.my girlfriend deserves better and im determined to beat this and be able to do all these things in the future.take care Solksjaer20