How's the weekend been pal?
Hi
On day 4 tonight I suppose I am feeling the first pangs of gambling. But I have not looked at anything gambling related nor do I want to. This has me beaten and I have no great desire for another fight. Its easier just do the right things and not gamble early days for me..
Michael
Absolutely spot on Michael. Easy life needed. So much stress to deal with in normal life and added anxiety, financial strain and depression makes it nearly impossible. We know they'll be pangs but your doing the right things. Keep the faith.
How's day 5 gone? Any more pangs or easing a bit? Hope you're doing well and really appreciate the New Years initiative you've started.
How you doing Michael?
Sorry for not writing more here. I going okay thus far extremely moody and annoyed with myself why did I do this again. I hate gambling so much for the moment. I hope this gets me a long way up the road. I am trying to start running again not particularly appealing in this weather. Looking back I wonder how could I do this to myself but I have and I did and I have got to start again.
I think I am on Day 10
Hi Michael - I sense annoyance in your posts. You seem really bitter about the whole situation. I know it's really really difficult but you need to snap out of it. Got to try and be a bit more positive... maybe that will come with time as it's really raw for you now. Try and post a bit more on here and I'll try to help you along. You're doing well. Day 10 is a great start. It's saved you £500 based on £50 a day! That's Christmas paid for!
Change
Change I am bitter prob for first time in my life about gambling. These people robbed me of time, experiences, friends & money. The gambling industy talk about choice. When I first started gambling I was only 15 and ended up instantly addicted. I have lost countless days and experiences due to gambling. Idiots that don't realise what's going on, talk about choice. Tell that to the me who is as high as a kite from gambling. Gambling addiction is a disease for those of us who have it. It's consequences death,heartbreak & ruined families, so when the fun stops. Yes I am bitter but I am wasting little time thinking about them.
I actually could care less about the money
Hi Michaels i feel your pain,its a pain to see that on adverts.when the fun stops stop.if only it was that easy.i am 33 and had my 3rd child 4 weeks ago,i have bn gambling from 15 years old and to be honest things have got worse and worse.we can never win because we can never stop,no matter how much of a build up of money we build it always ends up lost wether it be a week,month or year.:-( hope you stay away mate
This is prob the first good day I have had since I gave up gambling. Got out of the house for a walk took the car for a wash. Normal things instead of being down in a smelly grimy bookies. Hopefully more of these to come
Well done mate better doing that sort of stuff than giving your hard earned money to those rats
Yes please it's messed me up so much completely socially inept due to spending too much time gambling. I hate them so much at the moment
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