18TH JAN 2013 - Time to let go.

It's another day, it's another "NO" (to GAMBLING) = 28 DAYS

I like writing in my diary at the very start of a new day. I have a perpetual calender in my living room and as soon as it gets to midnight, I find myself changing the date and as I do so, I say out loud "it's another day, its another "NO".

I find that telling myself just as a new day is about to begin that I will not be gambling, it kind of then puts my mind at rest and then I don't even think about it for the remainder of the day. I prefer to do this rather than wait for the day to end and then say I haven't gambled. I think the motto is - whatever works best for you and I like it this way.

So then, DAY 28 and still on The Bright Side of the Road!!

Take it easy Gamcare friends.

Feb.

Hi Feb

I was reading the updates on you diary, congratulations on your strength and positivity getting you through to day 28 and beyond, whilst giving encouragement to so many others along the way.

Sorry, after reading yours went along in my own merry way putting an update on my diary, but oh no it was on yours..doh!. Have emailed to get it sorted.... sorry again. Have a good day.

You've guessed right! It's another day, it's another "NO" (to GAMBLING) = 29 DAYS.

Over and out.

Feb.

Well done, Feb. 2 More days to go till the 18th and your first full month gamble free. Speak to you in a few days. Stay strong.

All the best

Alex

Thanks Alex. Getting stronger by the minute, hour, day!

Speak soon.

Feb.

Hello Feb,

I'am a compulsive gambler also, my g.o.c. was slots. Way to go on being gamble free! I'am on day 40, it's been a tough road but sticking to it. This site helps me alot, any time I get urges, I start posting on here, gives me strength. I'am also in therapy, doing 1 on 1, and group every week. It's been a real help and I'am learning alot about my addiction to gambling and how to overcome it. Just wanted to drop a note and say well done.

Sincerely,

Chicagoguy

30 days of "It's another day, it's another BIG FAT "NO" to GAMBLING!!!

Pay day will be here next week!! Can't wait! I WILL be Looking back at my mini goals I had set and noted in my diary for when pay day arrived and I will be confidently ticking them off one at a time.

For the first time in a long time, the online betting sites will not be getting one penny of my salary - NO WAY HOSE'!!!

This road i'm sticking to is getting brighter and brighter - where's my sunglasses?!!!

Have a good Sunday everyone.

Feb.

Well done, Feb. 30 Days! I'm really pleased for you.

Gonna take that break from here for a few days now. Speak to you soon.

All the best

Alex

Hi Feb

A massive well done- I hope you're planning a treat for yourself as a reward for your brilliant effort and determination.

After all my worries, son's just informed me that although mortage will be completed in time he's not moving out yet!!!!! Sons eh?

Sorry I've not posted for a bit- my nightshift weekend is always a bit of a struggle.

Enjoy your evening and keep up the fab effort!

Irene

x

Just read your diary well done feb great stuff I've relapsed a few times in a month now back on day 3 but well done you 30 days is great mate stay strong 🙂

The bear

Well, back again. I just can't leave this place. Congratulations on your first month cleared, Feb. Here's to the next months ahead- We can do this!

All the best

Alex

Well, well, well.........

One month ago today, I experienced the worst ever feelings and emotions after just blowing almost all of my hard earned salary!! - panic, shame, guilt, stress, remorse, terror and anxiousness.[

What a difference a month makes!! Almost all of those feelings disappeared within a couple of days of me deciding to quit gambling for once and for all!! I am still enjoying the luxury of just being able to breath lighter and feeling a whole lot more relaxed. Hoping more little luxuries will come back in my life with each gamble free payday.

Looking forward to my treat to myself on Wednesday when I am paid - even if it was a 50th Birthday pressie, I am still going to thoroughly make the most of my Elemis facial!!

Day 31 and all is good on the "Bright Side of the Road"

Feb.

How strange. I posted, you posted...right at the exact same moment. Weird, hey?

Hi Feb

Yeah you're right we stopped on the same day. Be great to touch base now and again seeing as we're at the same stage. Noticed too that your pay day is around the same time so that's another milestone we'll cross together. Crossing the pay day -to- pay day line is definitely a biggy.

You sound like you're doing really well. Nice one.

Feb,

Congrats on one month of succeeding. Sounds like you're in a positive place which is great to see. Keep up the good work, and don't let complacency creep in!

Supporting you all the way

D123