Hey Feb,
Smart choice to not play the lottery. I think in these early stages we must remain focused on being abstinent. You can become addicted to the lottery also, and it will become and fester into a compulsion, just like any other bet. I learned about this in my group therapy class. Glad you made a sound decision not to. Congrats on week 8.
Chicagoguy
Hi Feb
Hope things go ok tomorrow.
Keep strong
Irene
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Thanks Irene for your kind words and support. Was "brickin" myself today and earlier but psyching myself up for tomorrow and feeling somewhat stronger now - hope it lasts!! Will say my prayers as always!!
Take care.
Feb.xx
Feb
Belated congratulations on achieving 50 days of being gamble free. As you said on my diary we both hit the same milestone on Mothers Day. Here's to us both remaining to be free from gambling on day 53, 54, 55.............
Keep strong and very best wishes
LA
Thanks Lookingahead. Yes indeed, we can watch each others progress and hopefully, we will always be on the same gamble free days.
Take Care.
Feb.
WEEK 8. DAY 53. It's another day, it's another "NO" (to GAMBLING)
Well 'D DAY' today!! Let's hope it goes as it should and sentencing is served accordingly. Wish me luck everyone.
Not a single thought of gambling, as you can imagine.
Feb Sh---ing herself on the 'Bright Side of the Road'!
Feb... wanted to say well done - nearly 8 weeks gamble-free which is a cracking achievement.
I recalled your first diary entries (in fact, I thought I had contributed, but having a quick scour back through the pages - perhaps now!)
Anyway, great passion and determination you're showing in beating this horrible demon. I am slightly ahead of you in days (just approaching 100)... long may we continue to abstain together.
Keep up the good work
D123
Thanks D and well done you - nearly 100 days!! That's fantastic.
Take care.
Feb.
Hey Feb,
Congrats on your 8 weeks, were doing great. Hope all goes well today for ya. Stay strong.
Chicagoguy
WEEK 8. DAY 54 - it's another day, it's another "NO" (to GAMBLING).
Well yesterday didn't go at all how I would have wanted it to go! Wont go into too much detail other than I have to go through it all again so now waiting for another trial date!!
On the positive side (as you know, there's always a positive with Feb)! No gambling or thoughts whatsoever. What's more on my mind these days is how I can save on money here and there on one thing and another and then put these small savings into a separate account towards Christmas!
Have my one to one Skype session tonight so looking forward to that - haven't had one for 3 weeks due to staff member on leave.
Chilling today after yesterday and going to cook myself a nice dinner.
Feb - battered but not completely bruised on "The Bright Side of the road"
Oh no!!
My Skype counselling Gamcare session has had to be cancelled due to a technical hitch at my end. I was really looking forward to that! Never mind, I will just have to catch up next week - MOVING ON!!!
A slightly (but not going to let it affect me) Feb.
Oh no!!
My Skype counselling Gamcare session has had to be cancelled due to a technical hitch at my end. I was really looking forward to that! Never mind, I will just have to catch up next week - MOVING ON!!!
A slightly (but not going to let it affect me) Feb.
Hi Feb
Thanks for the post it was a nice surprise and very much appreciated , a massive well done on the 8 weeks , I can see this diary works really well for u but also ur very supportive to others as well and that is so important for ur recovery and for me that is key , I av seen so many come and go over the last year or so many presumably giving back in to the urges so it makes me so happy when people like ur good self makin the most of this site
A massive credit to urself and I hope ur really proud of urself cos u should be
Take care
Castle2
Thanks Castle for your lovely kind words.
Feb.
WEEK 8. DAY 55. It's another day, it's another "NO" (to GAMBLING)
Feeling a bit down today. Couple of reasons I think/know - ongoing Court case causing me more worry and concern and, working my finances out early hours this morning for when I get paid on Wednesday.
What did make me feel better however, was reminding myself that although I won't have loads of money, ALL of my bills will be paid, I will have gas and electricity, I will have good food and wine, I still have a very loving and supportive family, in particular, my sister, and most importantly, I WILL HAVE PEACE OF MIND. Also, after reading and responding to many posts this morning, I find this always helps to lift my spirits.
So today, I have decided, is going to get better from here on in.
Take Care everyone and remember, it's ok to feel down at times. Feelings come and go as we know!
Feb - feeling grateful and at peace on "The Bright Side of the Road".
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