2015 Challenge

Checking in for th week, been away on business where gambling is not readily advertised or available, managed to swerve the hotel casino... It is very tough but managing to keep going

Sorry forgot to check in last week. To be honest I've barely been on this website in the last month. I feel that I am in a much better place. Don't feel any need to gamble, my financial situation has improved and so has my wellbeing. Keep it up guys there is a life out there outside of gambling.

Just watching bbc breakfast this morning and they are doing something on online gambling later and some person who stole from parents. Could be an interesting watch of how things could have been if I or anyone here carried on.

Keep it up everyone.

Hi, my name is Pete and I've been a compulsive gambler for about 25 years or so, I would dread to think how much I have lost over the years but I've managed to keep my head above water. I last gambled last night when I lost some more money on the online football. Im fed up of lying to my wife and kids and always trying to chase my losses to cover my back.

i really want to get rid of these urges to gamble as it makes me sick when I lose, and even when I win, I just waste it back on the football and online casinos.

its starting to affect my job, and I'm worried sick that my wife and kids will leave me.

I used to be addicted to fruit machines, but they don't seem to bother me any more, it's all about the online bookies. And it has to stop.

I think this is my last chance to become clean

Checking in day 11 and feel ok didn't get job yesterday I really wanted but got some good feedback off to first counselling session this afternoon and need to really accept I cannot gamble again as used to gamble after counselling when had it before gonna be tough but need to stay strong

kimmii, urbansky and Stormtrooperpete, welcome to the challenge, as soon as you make a second post you will be checked in and added to the front page.

I'm checking myself in and to be honest life is a struggle right now. Its great to see so many people come on here and change their lives for the better, I can see posters drifting away because recovery is working for them and life has become so much better. I wish I could reach that point but I seem to reach the 100 days free mark and then the urges come back and I give up. At least I'm still postng, I won't give up on giving up, but I need to make this work and stop slipping up!

Hi Phil,

Checking in on day 47! Getting there slowly but surely. Have a lovely weekend folks.

Scott x

Checking in on day 66 still gamble free, had some dreams about trying to win my money back but glad to say thats all they where just dreams. Wishing everyone a good weekend.

Checking in day 64
Did something strange yesterday
I walked into betting shop
Had no money on me but just wanted to go in
Noticed how scruffy and sad people in there were
Realised that was me a couple of months ago
So glad I'm on this site
Good luck soldiers

Checking in day 182 aka 6 months

Life is getting a little bit easier can start to see the benefits of quitting for good. Very few to no urges to gamble recently although always on my guard for there return.

Wouldn't have ever not gambled for this long without finding this site it's been a life saver for me and am grateful to all who contribute to make this place what it is. In particular the ones who have helped and supported me on my own diary.

Checking in for another gambling free week

Checking in for another GF week.

Mo

Checking in.... Day 14 - No Gambling

brightfuture

Checking in on day 32 which means one whole month without gambling. Excellent.

Have a good week everyone x

Good to read everyone's comments find this forum so helpful... Day 11 now and doing ok..first counselling today will see how it goes...keep on fighting guys...

Checking in. Day 136. Really can't be arsed to get out of bed - why do we have to work? Anyway had a pretty terrible week work wise but I'm sure or I hope next week will be better. One good thing I've told my parents about my gambling and told them everything. That was tough but glad I have, I didn't want to worry them but I'm glad I have there support just need to make sure I now don't let them down. Roll on dec 31st, get to that one year mark. I'll do it, we all will. Stay strong everyone it's an amazing thing were doing, I'm proud to be doing it and it's great to be doing it with so many others.

Have a great weekend!