Hi LHN,
Good morning and really sorry to hear you've been in the wars over the last week or so.
I hope your lovely little dog is recovering under your watchful and loving eye.
And don't forget to take a few deep breaths yourself; you are in the midst of the early days of getting your life back, quietly determined, day by day. Don't forget that, despite everything around you, some of which you can control and some of which you can't - you are doing a good, positive thing here.
This is the place to express how you're feeling so write as often, and as lengthy, as you feel you need to!
We care, are your friends, and, as you say, all in anonymity, too - which I hope you find both cathartic and strangely liberating!
Take care of yourself LHM and if you're ever feeling down, or need to express any feelings you have, then always share. There are 30 of us who dip in to our thread here every day. You - and we - are never alone!
wardal1979 wrote:
Yeah I have made 50 days GF ... this is my longest run GF, so treating myself to a nice hot bath, a glass of vino and a face mask ha ha xx stay strong all xx
Really well done, onwards to 100.
Hope the hangover is not too bad this morning 🙂
Sbb
16th Jan was GF for me, and first day back at work was managable.
Interesting day today as 'the other half' is attending her own counselling regarding her drinking today.
Not sure what that might open up, but its the first positive step regarding this in 25 years, and firmly believe it is happening because she sees me meaning business (and getting better).
All this counselling - we should be living in LA rather than the UK 🙂
Have a good day all
Sbb
One Week Girlfriend!
Lhn stress and anxiety is part and parcel of gambling we all have to try to manage it the best way we can you are right little pick me ups can help try not to dwell on it too much the family thing can get better but in the meantime remain gf and you can feel a sense of calm good luck
Hope everyone is well . Day 122, onwards and upwards guys!
Mixer,
My head is not in the right place at the moment and i am not in a position to carry on with your challenge.
I am still gamble free so no worries on that front but i will be stopping my GC contributions for a bit.
I wish you and all participants well
Bal x
Hi Bal,
I fully respect your decision and wish you well. I will rest you from our rollcall, quietly and without fuss, and sincerely hope you feel better soon. All the very, very best.
Mixer
Mixer wrote:
*** DAILY ROLLCALL for the 100 DAY CHALLENGE! ***
30 magnificent hardy souls choosing life over misery, day by day. Join us if you seriously want to quit gambling forever... one day at a time. Join any time... just drop us a post!
- For members of our group still Gambling Free, and with at least 31 days GF - *** DAY 31 COMPLETE! *** Start date: 14th Dec 2016, End Date: 24th March 2017. A huge chunk of our target digested...
- For our members who've had a blip, and have had the courage and fortitude to tell us, you're doing great! You can see you progress in the table below - we are all with you all the way! P.S. If you've wobbled and haven't let us know, we realise it isn't easy to do. No worries 🙂
- For our newbies, and members with less than 31 days GF under their belts, you can see how you're getting on in the table below. We will all support each of us to get to the finish line, to get to our collective 100 days!
Here's the latest - and we are racking up those days!
Member GF / Challenge Tot ... Start --> Finish!
1 babapapa 39 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
2 Bal 644 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
3 Barney 46 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
4 Change 14 / 14 … 02/01/2017 --> 12/04/2017
5 Dean0 134 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
6 dsh 32 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
7 fiddlesticks 43 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
8 Gm88 24 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
9 JayD 64 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
10 Jim24 32 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
11 JI 10 / 10 … 07/01/2017 --> 17/04/2017
12 Katiecoo 47 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
13 KP 45 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
14 Lady h 16 / 16 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
15 LHN 16 / 16 … 29/12/2016 --> 09/04/2017
16 M (SC) 38 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
17 MarkMan 6 / 6 … 10/01/2017 --> 20/04/2017
18 Mixer 47 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
19 Moorey 16 / 17 … 30/12/2016 --> 10/04/2017
20 panders 4 / 4 … 13/01/2017 --> 23/04/2017
21 Paulgam 52 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
22 Rhoda 42 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
23 Sam 231 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
24 Silver 121 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
25 Skyblue 104 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
26 Sodawater 24 / 24 … 21/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
27 Spud 43 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
28 Start 16 / 16 … 29/12/2017 --> 10/04/2017
29 Triangle 1041 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017
30 Wardal 50 / 31 … 14/12/2016 --> 24/03/2017***ROLLCALL OF SUCCESS ***
You might be last on our rollcall, Wardal, but tonight you're first in our eyes, having hit the big 50 days GF! Enjoy the vino, and the pampering, nice hot bath and our hearty congratulations 🙂 !
Good evening everyone and, as always, thank you for checking in!
Did you know that today is meant to be the most miserable day of the year? Blue Monday, they call it. But when you're GF, it isn't actually; it's simply another day - gambling free. Another day without guilt. Another day without having to act furtively, or lying. It's a day of pride. It's a another day where we put another building block in place. Another day of gaining further self-respect. We COUNT. We MATTER.
Blue Monday? Paah. Today is, or has been, the first day of the rest of our lives! And we have another one, just the same, tomorrow.
Yes. We may be skint.
Yes. This month seems like it's lasting forever...
But - let's look at what we *have* got. And what we've gained. For example - we are all part of an exclusive group - the 100 day challenge group.
It's fascinating, isn't it - we are totally anonymous yet are getting to know each other really well. What price can you put on the friendships that are developing here? Things are looking up, everyone. Blue Monday has just been officially booted into the bin!
*** JOKE OF THE DAY ***
A judge tells the defendant, “You’re charged with attacking your boss with a hammer.”
“You idiot!” yells a voice from 
the back of the courtroom.
“You’re also charged with attacking a barman with a hammer,” 
says the judge.
“Prat!!!” bellows the same man.
“Sir,” says the judge, “one more outburst, and I’ll charge you with contempt.”
“I’m sorry, Your Honour,” says the man. “But I’ve been this j**k’s neighbour for ten years, and every time I asked to borrow a hammer, he said he didn’t have one!”
WCAWW - remember, if you think you will hit 100 days on this challenge - then you will hit 100 days on this challenge. A proven psychological fact.
P.S. Really liking your motivation Moorey - really want to see you hit the big 100 OK - you know it matters 🙂
thanks to all for the continued support accross the forum and on this page.
Checking in this week gamble free and with continued furver
tri
Day 17 has been gamble free.
Feeling stronger and more resiliant as each day passes, whilst at the same time not taking anything for granted.
I owe it all to this forum and this challenge. Once again I thank you Mixer for all the hard work you put in to this. You're making a massive difference to peoples lives and giving hope, belief and determination that you can succeed.
I never thought I'd get to 2 days gamble free, let alone 17!
I've never been 17 days gamble free since I first started gambling 12 years ago.
I've tried many times to reign in my gambling and to quit altogether but I've never been successful.
I'm desperate for that 100 days (and beyond!).
I truly believe I can achieve this now!
Moorey
Checking in on Day 39 🙂
Moorey - fab post & so true, I have no doubt that this forum, the challenge and support is contributing massively to my determination to stay GF.
Bal - you need to do what's right for you.... I wish you the very best..Thank you for sharing your story, I hope you can feel able to return sometime.
M x
Errrrrrrr,
I'm sorry everyone but I have failed. If you could remove me from the count I would appreciate that. I was struggling to get through the month, sold an item in a well known selling site and instead of using the proceeds to pay some bits I deposited, not much but all the same I did it. I feel so bad and currently feeling scared of myself if that makes sense. Scared I can't do this even though I want to. I hope to return with a super positive attitude but right now can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Continue with your battle peoples...I wish I was there with you x
Day 64 gf and my first Gamcare online counselling session it was ok let's hope it can shed some light on why I went to the dark side every little helps
Sorry to hear that Lady H.
You've proved to yourself though that you can do 16 days without any form of gambling.
Regather your thoughts and think up a new game plan. Blockers? Sef exclusion? Counselling?
It all depends on how much you want it.
I'm sure every one of us here has fallen off the wagon at some stage or another over the last few months.
We're all with you Lady H, let's come back stronger!
Keep believing! A gamble free life is where you want to truly be.
That's where the real winners in life belong.
Lady H do you really want to leave the challenge? You can do this.
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