New Year's Day challenge!!!

Hey change glad to hear your still on the straight and narrow. I know where your coming from about having a silly little argument over nothing in particular and the first thought is I'm away to my safe place to gamble. Well as we both know that is anything but safe but it's funny how the mind works. I got paid a few days ago and have been reasonably sensible and paid bills etc apart from spending far too much on beer at the weekend I've been ok but as the wages hit the bank then back came the urges. Thoughts of one last shot,go on its only a tenner etc I hate it because I almost agree with it but then I take a step back or have a read on here and that quickly strengthens my resolve. It's a struggle but it's one we can't afford to lose,and I totally know where your coming from about the slowness of the gf days increasing but to be honest I've kind of stopped counting as it frustrates me instead I'm focused on my mental health and my attitude and if I get these right then my gf days increase.For what it's worth Change your doing great hang in there 🙂

Is the challenge ongoing? Was a member before but slipped

Thanks new beginning - that post really helped me tonight. Just got my mind in a good positive place.

Stephen - yes the challenge is still ongoing.... it will always be ongoing. Come and join the party. Let us know what's happened with the slip and if you're back on the right track, need a pep talk or need a talking to. We're all here to help each other.

Thanks Change.

So today is my day 1. Bank card and passport given to my ma. New PIn number for card so that i dont know it.

I dont know if you could call it a slip or just a refusal to take responsibilty. But im back and i wont to stop gambling and the situations i get into because of it.

I know i cant think too far but day 90 would be new years eve and i think that would be an amazing goal to achieve before the new year starts

Some good steps to put barriers in place! Next stage is more around thinking what makes you gamble and maybe what's missing that if it was present wouldn't make you even consider gambling. Keep going!

Yea i will have to learn about why i gamble and address those issues. I guess its one day at a time

Absolutely right Stephen - one day at a time. First 100 are needed to break the habit and get some clarity in your mind, start to notice things and gradually the next stage begins. You're doing well though. Sound committed to it.

Hope everyone is still on course!

Day 130 for me. What's more important is continuing to grow in recovery though. Winning at life!

Everythings good on my side too Change , have a safe weekend people 🙂

Nice one lads! Stay safe this weekend!

Day 6 checkin in . Not sure what day people check in Change but wanted to get an early one in

Hi Stephen and Samson - keep checking in as much or as little as you want to make sure you stay on the safe and narrow. Always important period leading up to Christmas so stay safe and keep the faith.

Had some negative thoughts this morning so just posting here to check in again and get through this next stretch of recovery.

Just checking in myself. Not much by way of an update as all is good at the minute!