Day 29
Feeling really positive, and think that this is the longest I have lasted since my diary began 17 months ago. I realise that I have acheived nothing yet and must keep on looking forward.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 30
Really pleased today, 30 days is a small milestone.
Have spent an hour or so reading the diarys of people who seemed as though they had won the fight, only to return to gambling again. Very sad on the whole, but a lesson that you can never let your guard down or become complacent. Next target is 50 days, and I intend to put all of my efforts in to achieving it.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 31
Nothing much to report today, no thoughts or temptation.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 32
I'm spending 15 minutes reading old and new diaries before posting everyday. I have learnt so much from other peoples experiences and can now see which people are setting themselves up to fail.I can honestly say that I have absolutely no desire to gamble at this time, not sure if that is a good or bad signal? I think that the last time I relapsed, I was in such a bad place that that feeling has never fully left me, hopefully it never will.
Stay strong
Russ
Well done on the 32 days...interesting post...you can see the peeps who are setting themself up to fail...
Yes, if you read back through a lot of the diaries of people who no longer post(I am presuming that some if not all have returned to gambling), you can see the comments like, I'm still going to carry on with the lottery or I still play poker but not for money etc. In my experience this is setting yourself up to fail, each to their own though! I have also had this mindset in the past.
Day 33
Lovely day again, sun shining and no thoughts of gambling. Life seems to be improving!
Stay strong
Russ
Hey Russ,
Long time no post! Gutted to hear that you got sucked back in but really happy for you that youre 33 days clean! It can be done! Im well over a year clean with no lookinf back!
Keep posting and keep your head up!
Stay strong
B
xx
Hi B
It's made my day to hear from you. Delighted that you are still off it and I would love to think that I could do the same.
I'm really determined this time and things are going well. Keep in touch
Russ
Day 34
Great day, just got back in. Certainly a lot less things to think about recently as a result of not gambling.
Enjoying things a lot more,
Stay strong
Russ
Day 35
Bit of a reality check this morning. Loads of bills to pay and the realisation of what's gone before hits home.Will struggle on but still no thoughts of gambling.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 36
Another day negotiated. Felling much more like the norm not to gamble recently, and I would be absolutely distraught if I slipped back to my old ways now.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 37
Nothing much to say today, still rolling along.
Stay strong
Russ
Day 38
Really struggling financially atm. Had hoped that things would be easing a bit by now but seemingly not. Anyway keep on trucking.
Stay strong
Russ
Hi Russ,
Sorry to see you struggling, it's not nice, we really struggled with finances for the first 6/7 months, it will get easier, each day you will feel even if it's only Minuit slightly better off, just keep pushing through this, concentrating at the very basic needs and priorities as far as money goes, keep on trucking:)) and keep strong.
Well done on 38 days 🙂
Suzanne xxx
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