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Thanks for the rollcall Mixer as always, the effort you put in is greatly appreciated.

New week, let's smash it!

I agree great roll call mixer and thankyou for your time you put in ur challenge. I must admit even now I'm ticking along 68 days I still check in to these forums it helps put a perspective on how I could go if I'm not carefull

Thanks Mixer for another superb roll call. Everybody in the mix. People from all walks of life, from up and down the country or even continents afar. Supporting, striving, maintaining the momentum.

Glad that you had a nice family break to re-charge your batteries, and remain as determined and steadfast as ever to stay g.f.

I'm not gonna hide the fact that I'm back to 1 I have to be honest with this blooming online betting and yes I've self excluded

I will come back when I deserve strive status again. Thankyou all and sorry I let u down mixer

Christer ... you've been honest. It's tough, this; it isn't easy. Don't disappear; please continue to be part of the Challenge. Come back stronger, that's the point! Please, post again, let's identify what went wrong, the weak spot that caught you and do something about it. Pause a repeat of the gambling; let's try to sort this Ok.

I'll tell you what. I've 'rested' from the Chatroom but happy to chat to you on there say, tomorrow. What do you say?

We look after each other Christer. It's NOT easy. But we keep going Ok 🙂

Thank you everyone for your kind comments .. what a team eh! I'll respond to every message in the next couple of days. It's a challenging time of the month - payday and all that (mine tomorrow) - but it's just another day remember - just another day.

Let's keep strong! 🙂

Hello yes just like I used to do I had a week moment I found a online company not heard of and deposited luckily I'm not one to go stupid with but the fact I did gave me that horrible head we gamblers get. I really am on countdown for this online multi self exclude

28 days GF now, Finding things harder at the moment going through a bit of a rough time. Trying my hardest not to slip up. Hopefully things improve in the next few days

Keep going Mitch. It's all about living a better life, rather than the despair, guilt and sinking feeling of losing. Remember, we always lose, becasue if we win, we give it back and then lose more. That's how it is. Don't bother. Forget it.

Apologies for going quiet. Ended up becoming complacent and gambled again last night - Roll me back to 1. Feeling disappointed in myself but just purchased betfilter and going to do my best to learn and move forward. Glad to see so many of you are doing so well, stay strong.

Checking in on day 30 - STRIVER. Pleased to get this far. This is possibly the longest I've abstained for over six months. It does take some doing and strength. It also takes strength to come back and restart days counters when we do have a slip. Keep at it antics and Christer.

Hi Antics; I feared the worst and this is what happens with payday, temptation and insufficient blockers. But you're not the first and won't be the last. I've been there. Back in the saddle; consider why you were weak and take action. Always come back stronger (if, sadly, a little poorer). Good move getting betfilter ... now ask; what more can you do...?

BoxingDayFresh - excellent! Striver status reached. You have stamped your determination and intent. Make sure you revise and add to your blockers and other measures to really make a go if this. Delighted for you, as you renew your determination up the foothills to the next target, Elder! Always one day at a time, and making the most of every day, too.

Day 2 gf

Ineffable - a very good move. Sometimes it is the only way. I don't have access to any funds either; I have pocket money daily (quick check in pocket - just under £6). Even on my Day 82, would I trust myself with a card? No. So I do what works. You may have to hand your finances over permanently, Ineffable. I've accepted this, and it's liberating in a way, and 'feel good', because my loved ones don't have to pay the price, not just financially, but having such a miserable g*t around any more. (I say "such" because I'm still a miserable g*t, but not a 'bear with a sore head' g*t with a gambling problem to worry about 🙂 )

Christer1 - Day 2 and onwards. Make sure you have dealt with the weakness that led to the relapse. Ask yourself - if tempation should strike again could you deal with it...?