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Hi Mixer, I would like to re-join this challenge if that’s ok....but I don’t expect a comment/mention etc until I reach 30+ days gamble free.

I want to prove that I mean business by getting to that 30 day mark.

You put so much hard work into this thread and I feel like I have to earn my right to get back amongst the group again.

I’m in a much happier mental frame of mind to tackle this now. I have more blocks in place than I’ve ever done. I’m ready to go!...

Dan

Hi Mixer. Yep, you are dead right. It is exactly those two realisations and the acceptance of that has elevated me to (without wishing to sound all ‘spiritually’) a greater level of awareness. A level that has tipped the seesaw, finally, in my favour. It was quite literally the tipping point for me.

Looking back in retrospect, I was so nearly there for the past few years but always ended up failing. Of course I now fully understand exactly why that was. Because I steadfastly refused to want to give it up for good. Simply because I continued the (highly flawed) notion that I could control it.

It was like I was in my own slots bonus game of the mind. I (unknowingly at the time) had to pick up several different items (levels of awareness/understanding/desire/acceptance/acknowledgement/realisation). i.e. like one of the early ones, “accepting I have a problem”. Picking up duplicate items made no difference but until I had the ‘full set’ I was never going to get to enter the ultimate big bonus game with a guaranteed jackpot. That being of course... a gamble free life. Once I completed the full set with these two, it all seemed to fall into place. Weird though it may sound.

I’m not saying I know I have this beaten, far from it. I accept it will be with me every day for the rest of my life but I have never felt more determined or strong in wanting to rid myself of this for good.

i'm still here. Taking my lesson and continuing. Bring on the wisdom . The journey continues. amen. Tara2

Checking in day 11 GF xx

Checking in on day 23 gamble free.

Had some tough days the past week, but got through them.

Pay day is 2 days away, so must put my gloves on and keep my chin up and stay strong. This will be my biggest test yet, but one day at a time. I haven’t gambled today and that’s good enough for me at the moment.

Thanks Mixer for the mention. I’m on nine days now and I’ve got to keep it going now. Got a plan to be debt free in approx 2.5 years and once debts are paid I’ll be finally free from the daily reminder of my gambling problem. I can’t trust myself with savings so I’m using a regular saver account where it’s more difficult to access cash. I’m saving up a small amount each month for trips / hols etc. I’ve realised that a big trigger is having a bit of money in the bank when I’ve saved up a bit each month for a few months. However I also really need to try to save a pot of money that’s accessible too.

Checking in on day 173, gad to say that i remain gamble free ..... thanks for the mention Mixer and for your time and effort in running this challenge.

Thanks Mixer. Just wanted to say you are doing a great job being here for us all. I am on day 12 today and glad I have the stops in place on my phone and laptop. I am going to do this. I had started trying to learn to play the guitar a while back and recently picked it up again. Take Care All xxx

Checking in on 203 days gamble free. 15 days till totally debt free 🙂 woohoo

Well done slot fool

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Only 2 days gamble free but determined to succeed

Thank you for the kind words Mixer. I enjoyed reading your mid week catch-up with it's humour, interesting observations and excellent advice.

I believe keeping a day count can be a very useful strategy in our efforts to remain gamble free. However, I have relapsed on several occasions and feel the need to employ different tactics. With this in mind I have stopped my day count and intend to just concentrate on the here and now. I am using silent repetitions of the Green Tara mantra to focus my mind and ward off unwanted, intrusive thoughts.

Although I will not be taking part in the challenge, my thoughts and prayers will be with yourself and all the Guru Challengers. This is the mother of all battles and I wish everyone success in winning back their freedom....stephen

Thanks Adam123, have a good weekend

Hello - 4 days in gamble free hoping I can join 🙂

Hello All, I have reinforced my barriors by adding 2 more self exclusions. tara2