2014 Challenge

Hi all

A big congrats to those celebrating milestones ((big one soon Mr B) 😉

Again I'm reporting a blip that has just kicked all of the stuffing out of me, I just don't know/understand why, all I know is that I'm back to square one back, in debt and totally fed up.

i will spare all of the hate myself etc that makes us all cringe and just get a grip and rejoin the troops.

i have put new restrictions on my cards and accounts so I can't get at "spare" cash any longer.

Glads dad checking in cos I'm a compulsive gambler that I should know better.

take care all

Thanks Mr B. great to be part of the challenge again and definitely here for the long haul! 'THIS IS THE ONE'

Just about to set off for my first counselling session. Day 12 gamble free. 🙂

Thanks Mr Brightside for the mention. I have read all 'rules' and im excited about joining this group. I will update every sturday before midnight and look forward to joining in the encouragement to fellow members(and recieving). Thanks again.

This is the right time for me to put it all behind me.

Day 2 free from gambling.

evening all.

welcome back gladsdad.

I'm here checking in on day 182 gf (26 weeks 6 months!!)

Been busy this week with work and I've just joined weight watchers as well. so today is a joint celebration. Still gamble free and I lost 2.5lb this week!! determined that the only pounds I'll be losing from now on will be weight wise not monetary.

best wishes for the future everyone, stay strong and remember together we can do it.

Mr Brightside

Fella your continued efforts are to be applauded my friend and I hope they continue to gift your own recovery as much as they do many other good folk.

This thread is great testament to what can be achieved by like minded folk, I look forward to it's continued growth until it's completion

I know you challenged the statistics I brought from my own Ga room that only 3 out of every hundred folk who walk through the doors seeking help manage to arrest their addiction for a calendar year, a pretty daunting figure and one I have found disheartening on many occasions, but with honesty one which drives me to promote abstinence and the gift of recovery.

This year I hoped to see that figure swell, to see many more folk enjoy the benefits of recovery, I am not sure if it has in the room, it's difficult to get the whole truthful results, but here I take heart from the documented recovery of the ever growing group.

It pains that 3% statistic into insignificance, because the truth for me is today is the only day that is truly important.

Each and every single persons commitment to it grows my resolve.

I salute you all.

Abstain and maintain

Duncs stepping forward never back

Checking in again this week - day 68. Have been at home alone this week as my GF is on a trip, traditionally a very dangerous time for me but have kept busy and not been seriously tempted to gamble.

My GF is very supportive but does not want to have responsibilty for my money etc - she wants me to get over this problem and for us to continue to have a normal life. I have accepted that this is her choice and it has made me even more determined to stay on top of things.

The issue is that i don't think she understands quite how serious this addiction can be. Although I have messed up my own finances I continued to pay my portion of the rent, and despite having a few thousand in our joint account have never touched that money for gambling (she says if I had then the relationship would probably be over).

She has just come into a large sum of inheritance and our joint current account has a very good intrest rate compared to everything else out there - she wants to move 15k into it to beneift from the intrest . I don't feel like I would ever touch that money but - it's a worry you know?

I'm not sure what my point is but good to get it out. I suppose it's that, as the CG and f**k up in this relationship I don't feel comfortable enforcing boundries on my GF as she has done nothing worng. Maybe I should see if we can keep it as a joint account but not allow me access to it? So I can pay in but not take out?

Hi Mr Brightside,

I'd like to join this challenge. My last bet was 16/11/2014.

Thanks,

Paul

Hi checking in early at day 22(will be 24 on saturday), busy today and tomorrow so no time to even think about slipping and travelling to watch my local junior football team on Saturday so determined no slip ups!

One thing that bothered me this week, was my birthday on Monday and i got the bus to town to meet a friend for a few drinks. On the 20 minute walk down to his flat i must have passed 6 or 7 bookies - 6 on the same road! Im proud to have resisted temptation though!

Hi Mr B, another great update and inspiration to keep going. It's countdown to your 365 days....1 year gamble free. Keep strong...you deserve this all the effort you're putting in to this forum to inspire others to be gamble free. Am checking in on Day 70 on the countdown now to Christmas towards 100 days gamble free. Small steps one day at a time. Keep strong everyone.

Mo

checking in this week

tri

Checking in 39 days today.
Feeling very happy at the moment hope it continues.
Mba

paulll wrote:

Hi Mr Brightside,

I'd like to join this challenge. My last bet was 16/11/2014.

Thanks,

Paul

Well done paulll

Checking in on day 5 free from gambling 🙂

Keep strong gersfc21 it's the start of your recovery but you can do this. We're all here to help each other. Small steps, one day at a time.

Mo

Congratulations Mr B 355 days gamble free .......not long til your full year. A huge thank you for what you have done for me over the last year. Gamble wise I'm in a good places. Also continuing healthy eating which has knock on effect on helping my severe disability so all in all a happier person, happier with life, being positive and trying to get through each day within my limitations.

How are you planning to celebrate your 365 days......party party.

Mo