Thanks for the replies, been gambling free since the 30th July, in sunny Florida at the moment so have been keeping myself busy. Have had thoughts of what I could of done with that money I’ve lost prior to the holiday but hasn’t stopped me purchasing what I want to as I luckily get paid on Wednesday. Trying to stop this horrible habit one step at a time.
Back again had a massive relapse as breaking up with my girlfriend has taken its toll on me, been travelling but gambling at the same time. As you know I’ve lost and lost a lot and literally have no money left. Feel severely depressed and don’t get paid till 15th November don’t know how I’m going to deal with surviving till then, luckily have paid off most of my bills. Back at square one but feel stronger then I was last time. Have blocked myself from casinos with the help of sense and already have Gamban in place, just losing money in bookies cause they’re everywhere! Need to somehow occupy my time and not go there. Please help me feel in such a bad state.
I really need help with money management can anyone recommend any apps?
Found one now on iPhone hopefully it’ll come in to a realisation of how much I save from not gambling
Day 2 of recovery and getting there slowly, waiting to hit the target of 7 days and stopping this horrible addiction. Day by day I will get there. Can’t wait to hit a week and then 2 weeks and then a month and so on. Keep going people and think about all the things you want in the future you can enjoy in life! Stay strong
Day 4 and feeling good, don’t want to gamble and have a party in a couple of weeks for my close friends birthday rather spend the money there! Going to a nice restaurant tomorrow for lunch so think positive guys and think of all the nice things you can have in life without this horrible addiction!
Day 8 and completed a week yesterday, feel so much better as a person and a lot more confidence is back for me. Went out for drinks with my friend and told him I’m recovering and we didn’t gamble even though we had drinks and there are like a million of bookies around. We had a really good time and get back to that person who was a lot happier spending money on things I enjoyed doing. Felt so relieved as well cause the main Saturday racing was on and didn’t even want to place a bet and felt so much when the day was over as I would normally lose £150-200 a week which is a lot of money long term. Keep going guys it’ll be worth it in the end!
2 weeks completed and my confidence feels sky high, don’t feel like putting any bets on at all and feel so much financially better. The big test will happen on the 15th when I get paid but will save the money up. Went out clubbing last night for my friends birthday and feel so much happier as a person as had the funds to have a good time and not need to worry about what I’ve lost etc. We have planned a trip to travel to India in April so this is another milestone which I will want to reach without gambling so I can enjoy it completely with not worrying how much I spend. Keep going guys it only gets better!
15 days today, had a really stressful day at work but was glad I wasn’t feeling down about gambling and how long my moneys starting to last me. Considering savings accounts and doing a 33% saving from my salary. Just opens your eyes to what you can do without gambling. In a years time would you rather have £10000 in your savings account or 0? Keep going guys and keep motivated
16 days today, had a lot of stress today and found out my ex is talking to other guys which hasn’t helped. But determined to do well for myself and prove to her what she’s missed out on. Gambling did get in the way between us but I’ll make sure it’ll never happen again. Keep going guys we can all do it together. Can’t wait to get past 50 days and keep going, really determined.
17 days going strong do get the odd thought of when watching the champions league of what would be the odds for so on but just got them out of my head. Can’t wait for 20 days. Been going through a hard time hearing my mum using tokens at Tesco’s to pay for things when I could of given her the money I gambled away but will make sure this won’t happen again and look after my family the way I should be doing. On a good path to getting my priorities straight
18 days free today, feeling good and concentrating on my work, went for a couple of drinks with people after work, catching up on snooker. Working this weekend also so hopefully will have my mind occupied and looking forward to pay day next week to be in the plus again!
19 days today nearly hit 20 days! Feel like I have a lot more time on my hands and have been hitting the gym at 6am. Working this weekend so hopefully keep me busy. Feel like doing something fun but not got any plans, broke as well so can’t really go anywhere. Feel on a bit of a downer today.
Hit another milestone of 20 days, 3 weeks tomorrow. Working today so will be taking it easy at home. Might go for a bit rowing in the gym just to do a bit of cardio and stretching.
Your doing great.im only on day 4 but each hour I don't get is an achievement. The evenings are hardest for me but like you say were can all do this. I'd be over the moon if I can reach day 20. I'll keep up with your posts.
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