2014 Challenge

Hello,

My name is Wolfgang and I'm an addicted gambler.

I've joined the site because I relapsed a while ago and even I haven't gambled over the last 2 weeks,

I've realised that I need help on my way into a forever gamble free life.

Looking foreword to share posts with you and taking on the battle. Even that's not really how it is because I've took on the battle ages ago but put myself in the position of a lonely soldier what I've never should have let happen. But now I'm here and I feel good.

Thank you all for being with me

Wolfgang

Hello M.1986, Hello Wolfgang - Welcome to the Challenge. :o)

Joanna

Been away from this place for a week, its been hard for me. I have been closer to a bet than ever since I stopped and my emotions have been all over the place! I thought getting through Cheltenham and Aintree meant it would get easier and then wham the urges hit me hard. I was totally shocked to feel how I have felt and I thought it was inevitable I would slip up. Somehow I have kept things together and picked myself back up again.

I could have been in a bookies as I type this, as had I slipped up last week I could have severely self destructed and slipped right back to my worst. Fortunately I got through it without a bet. I need to learn from last week as I never want to be there again.

Hope everyones doing good and fighting hard!

Checking in for this week. I was at 39 days at last check-in so I must be up to 46 now 🙂

Been very tempted but then I remember how far I have come and I don't want to go back to day 1 again.

Wow guys, no post like an entire day.... Somebody must have some interesting news. Did David Moyes get sacked yet?

Happy Easter to everyone on this challenge, we all know its a long tough road, but we can do it. For me the previous few threads some it up, temptation is there but we have to resist it somehow. Enjoy your chocys, be checking in next week.

Checking in 19 days gamble free,seriously over worked and underpaid! Been too busy to even contemplate gambling which is serving me well in these early stages.

Happy easter every one,enjoy a stress free,gamble free wkd!

I've never done this day counting thing before but here we go day 16 today and gambling is no issue and I hope everything else sorts itself out in time.

Happy Easter days to you all

Wolfgang

Yo yo!!!

Can't believe it's Thursday already - Robby - you've summed up my week this week mate.......overworked most definitely!! Work is just manic at the moment so sorry to the two new guys and everyone else in terms of updating the front page, welcoming new members and posting in general.

A couple of shout outs - Wolfgang, pleased you've joined us - I'll be adding you in Sunday and M.1986, please post once more before the Saturday night deadline and I'll add you too.

Bornagain - was worried about you fella - really well done on staying strong last week - with the number of missed check ins we had I wouldn't imagine you were alone,but very very proud of you soldier for sticking with it.

Everyone else that's checked in........keep going, thanks for getting in early and Easter Sunday will see the update coming in........have a great long weekend the majority if you........just a normal 2 day weekend for me.......the world needs whisky!!

Mr B checking in........130 days free!!

I am so sorry....

Day 1 for me, I have been off work and complete boredom set in. I know this is no excuse and I cannot even begin to tell you how annoyed I am with myself!!!

With this setback I am feeling very low and I feel as I did when I set out on this journey.

I am sorry.

LG 🙁

Checking in on day twelve x

Luckygirl, you have had the courage to come back here and admit your relapse. As long as you learn something then dont worry too much. It could infact be the best thing to happen in your recovery, just as long as you learn something...

You said it was because of boredum. This indicates to me that you dont have enough barriers in place and gambling is too easily accessable if you feeel bored/vulnerable. Barriers have been the key to my success this time having tried to stop at least 30 or 40 times before.

Barriers include: handing over your finances to someone you have confided in, self excluding from casinos/bookmakers, installing gamblocks on your computer(K9 is good and free), reducing your daily withdrawel limit from ATM's by requesting in branch, calling your network provider and ask for all adult content to be blocked on your phone.

It also seems to me that you need to find a new hobby to keep you occupied. Start a recovery diary on this website, spend more time with family, set yourself mini goals and reward yourself each time you hit one, exercising, reading, cooking whatever you want basically.

I hope this helps and keep your chin up. Learn from your mistakes and your road to recovery becomes easier!

Scambling

It is with great regret I have to admit I'm back to day 1. Reached 100 days of no online betting last Saturday but I just had a few unexpected bills and a free Sunday so you know the rest. Even just heading for a hair cut which I could afford sent me thinking "what about a free haircut, I've had 100 days off surely a small bet won't hurt". Deposited 25 got that up to 35 and withdrew. But then I had to get things from the shop and I just couldn't resist cancelling my withdrawal to get a bit more. So lost a total of 3-400 after a 5 day binge. Not serious money as I had saved a lot since Christmas but the whole time it scared the c**P out of me. I kept saying I cannot win because I cannot stop and fortunately I've come through this knowing my triggers. Luckily off for a 7 day holiday on Monday with money in my bank and I feel like a weight has been lifted as I got a bit too tense and so badly wanted to gamble. Heres to the next 100 days.

checking in day 76 will be 78 on sunday hanging in there welcome to all new challengers, hitthefanx

Checking in for this week, no gambling urges lately,

Keep strong everyone x