2017 Challenge

I would love to join in this

Kjp9494 wrote: I would love to join in this

You're more than welcome to join
We'll ad you to the next update

Checking in for the week - 161 not out.

#Day6

Another busy day and about to start a 3 day weekend shift. Life seems so much simpler.

#Day6GF

Evening all....in for the week on 1015

Sam in for the week on 228!

Checking in on day 5. I previously managed over 150 days. This time I'm pretty certain there is no way I can physically gamble due to blocks etc. both physical and mental. I HATE the fact that I still get XXXXXX emails from sites that I have excluded myself from trying to tempt me with free spins. Personally I can't wait for the national self exclusion scheme that I have read about to become a reality. That way it really IS possible to 100% sure I can never use the bloody online slots again.

I have seen some threads on here where people talk about what they did with their colossal winnings and how they have lost the lot and then won it back again and are now worried about repeating the cycle. I don't think these are productive to other people who are thousands in debt because there is always that seed of doubt of "maybe I could still win big if I'd tried roulette " (personally I have only ever played the "soft" games like Foxin wins and Ariana etc) but they have still caused over 33k debt. God knows what I would've been like on roulette. Please don't take offence at this comment, but we just don't need reminding about the "what ifs". Have a great weekend all xx

ihategambling wrote:

Checking in on day 5. I previously managed over 150 days. This time I'm pretty certain there is no way I can physically gamble due to blocks etc. both physical and mental. I HATE the fact that I still get XXXXXX emails from sites that I have excluded myself from trying to tempt me with free spins. Personally I can't wait for the national self exclusion scheme that I have read about to become a reality. That way it really IS possible to 100% sure I can never use the bloody online slots again.

I have seen some threads on here where people talk about what they did with their colossal winnings and how they have lost the lot and then won it back again and are now worried about repeating the cycle. I don't think these are productive to other people who are thousands in debt because there is always that seed of doubt of "maybe I could still win big if I'd tried roulette " (personally I have only ever played the "soft" games like Foxin wins and Ariana etc) but they have still caused over 33k debt. God knows what I would've been like on roulette. Please don't take offence at this comment, but we just don't need reminding about the "what ifs". Have a great weekend all xx

True, but then gambling can be a very progressive illness. I'm glad you've not done any of the "harder" games as yet and I hope you never do. Keep in recovery. tri

Checking in on Day 13!

Checking in on day 353.

Life is super stressful at the moment but gambling plays no part of it.

Well done to everyone.

Damo

Hi I am new to the site . I have not gambled since 05/01/2017 . . I have been gambling for around 10 years . My Achilles heel is online slots . I bet in horses and play bingo however will only loose £20 max once a week doing this . I only gamble when I have had a drink , soon as I have had a couple off I go onto bingo , loose my £10 deposit limit then go on the casino slots and just gamble away until the early hours . Never win as I cannot stop . Wake up with that awful sick anxious feeling heart racing , telling myself how bloody stupid I am . This is a reoccurring theme . I have blocked myself from sites but just find new ones to play . I dread the phone ringing incase it's z casino my partner knows I gamble but not to the extent I do . I'm lucky I am only slightly iin debt . When I think of the money I have lost makes me feel sick , the lies I have told my partner make me feel ashamed . I do not recognise the person I have become. I am depressed , withdrawn , not socialising . I made the decision to STOP and have not gambled since 05/0/2017 . I have avoided alcohol as this appears to be my trigger . I have a party on 28th Jan this will be my first big test . My partner likes a small bet on thd horses now and again only couple of pound each way and a game of online bingo every few weeks again only a few pounds . I am very sensible too with horse racing and bingo . Can I still play these or do j need to give up ALL forms of gambling . I feel a bit better already for not gambling at all . I have joined the gym , started talking to family more and feel a bit more positive about the future . Slots were my escape . I had to give up my job due to illness and found myself at home bored getting more depressed . The buzz of the slots took me to the zone ... I can't lie and say I don't miss it as I do . Still early days tho . I have money in my bank for 10 days normally that would have gone to the not so lovely Cleopatra ....take each day as it comes I suppose . Will update next week with progress ... I will beat this addiction .... Or it will beat me ! Thanks ....C xx

Hi, I'd like to join your challenge too.

I have racked up a massive loss in last 24 mouths and discovered how real and bad is this addiction!

I am ready to change my life and start living GF!

GF day 1!

Gentle reminder time.
So far 36 members have signed in this week 6 of them are new.
Keep the check-ins coming
Deadline is midnight Sunday.

Another reminder is for the new guy's. Please state your day's gamble free or have your calender
Active on your account.
That way we have something to work off.

Best wishes

Deano

Day 15 for me.

Only really got this far because I have almost NO money whatsoever.

The real challenge begins on 26th Jan when I get paid.

Hi, checking in, day 23 today.
Onward and upward x