hi all.
would like to join the challenge but i have only signed to this forum today and this in day 1 for me.
i am 27 and have been gambling for ten years. i am a compulsive gambler who gambles on anything from horses, golf and rugby to them fobts in shops. i would say my gambling has been out of control about 3 years but i am just admitting this now.
phil jones
Hi Claire / Mark,
If possible I would like to rejoin the challenge?. I guess when Phil left it felt like the challenge was disintegrating and I decided to focus my efforts on alternative recovery programs. I've just refs through some of the commentary and it's amazing how everyone has come together, supporting each other and being really successful.
Im really sorry I dropped out and wished I hadn't. I'm still heavily indebted to this forum for getting me to the point of not constantly thinking about gambling. I've paid off 20% of the 30k I accumulated in debts and every day gets better.
If possible could you sign me back in and I will make every effort to sign in weekly as I did before.
thankyou and best wishes
andy
Hi Phil and welcome to the challenge. Joining this website and the challenge was the best thing I've done for years. The support on here is fantastic, genuine, warm and honest. As fellow compulsive gamblers we understand, you are not alone. The days will soon add up, you just have to take each one at a time. Keep reading and posting, good luck
Checking in on day 96. Closing in on my 100 day target.
Check in at 114 days gamble free.
My tip would be "don't have access to or carry cash. No money = no gamble"
Best wishes x
Welcome aboard Phil and welcome back Andy.
Suzanne x
Morning troops.
Im especially pleased to see we have two extras as I check in this morning. Huge welcome to our new member westham phil . You've taken the first step in joining this challenge. You can make a real difference to your life and happiness if you can do this. We wish you success and if you can, try to check in here again before Sunday to let us know how you've got on in the first few days.
I'd also like to welcome back on board better life (andy). It's lovely to see you back in the challenge. Fantastic to see you're still on track too on 229 days and having paid off a fifth of your debts too. What would you say has been the main thing helping you to stay away from gambling ... If you had one tip for success, what would it be ?
A86N you're nearly there for 100 days! Super effort ... What's motivating you most to reach that milestone ?
Many thanks for all the collaborative efforts on the forum, between us we are making this challenge a success !
Great to read people's tips for staying stopped this week as they check in! 🙂
Best wishes
boxingdaysmay15 (Clare)
Day 215,,Have a great week
Evening all,
Checking in on 600 gamble free days. It's not about accumulating a vast amount of gamble free days for me but it's now all about:
Have a great week folks and keep up your hard work and commitment.
Mike
WOW WOW Mike, 600 days very well done indeed.
Lovely post,
Suzanne xx
Mike! You are the man!!!!
What you wrote are the exact objectives of mine this time next year!! I can't believe how much you hit the nail on the head! Well done! You must be chuffed. You are doing brilliantly! I wish I had your will power!
Mike.
Thank you for a great post. It just puts everything into perspective.
600 days wow.
Best wishes
Great achievement and philosophy Mike - congrats.
Checking in on 489
Checking in145 days
off to football Saturday
no betting
jim
Congratulations to Mr stop, 201 days today, lovely achievement
Suzanne xx
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