A timely reminder

Hi dave,

Just read your diary am so pleased your life is on the right track it makes great reading keep it up mate gambling is for lonely losers no more my friend.

The bear

Hi,

Day 45,

I've just been online and reduced my credit card limit from £7,750 to £2,500. I feel much better now that I have done that. That has been the problem in the past - having fairly large credit card limits and maxing them out through gambling. Looking back at my accounts it makes me so angry when I think about the number of times I have received a letter from my bank informing me that they have looked at how I have been using my credit card and deemed me suitable for a credit card increase. They can clearly see how and why I was using my credit card and were keen to maximise profit levels. My choice, my fault but still sickening.

I am also waiting for three further payments to hit my three other credit cards then I can close them and have the satisfaction of cutting up the cards. I will feel so much happier and at ease to just have one credit card available to use.

I hope that everybody is having a great gambling free day.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Hi all,

Day 46

Just been on the phone to cancel three credit cards and enjoyed the satisfaction of cutting them up. There will be no more secretly setting up new credit cards for me. That is all in the past now. Onwards and upwards. I have also been through all of my direct debits and standing orders and cancelled any I no longer need/require.

It is pouring down outside but I have a new sense of hope and positivity inside. 🙂

Best wishes to all.

I hope that you are having a great, gambling free day.

Dave

Day 47

All good. Enjoying quality time with my children and wife. Next milestone is 50 days on Sunday.

I hope that everybody is having a good, gambling free day.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Just wanted to say well done dave I know the satisfaction of cancelling the cards is very nice 🙂 well done on 47 days

The bear

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! And I don't want to sound like a "Debbie Downer" but I also had my credit card limit reduced at one point but I still maxed it out with gambling all the time, so just a word of caution to not become complacent. Your wife sounds amazing. Keep her in the loop as to how you're feeling and most especially if you get urges. Fighting alongside you!

Day 48,

Thanks Carla and the bear. I really appreciate your support.

Last night was tough. I got in last night feeling pretty tired having had a pretty rubbish afternoon (nothing to do with gambling) As soon as a got in my wife got upset about my gambling and wanted to talk about it. I'm sorry to say that I wasn't very receptive - a combination of being really tired, rough day and not expecting it. I know that it is going to take a long time to regain her trust (if ever) I can also completely understand why she worries that this time is no different to the others. It is true that we seem to have had a lot of the same conversations as last time. My resolve is so much stronger this time around though and I am going to stick close to my diary and not become complacent.

I hope that everybody has a good, gambling free day.

Dave

Dave

My friend you are doing the right thing here, never lose sight of that, Be PROUD.

You are making a difference.

My advice enjoy every minute of it.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Day 49,

Thanks very much for your message Duncs. I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my family this weekend. I hope that everybody has a great, gambling free weekend.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Day 50,

Enjoying a lovely family weekend. Happy to have reached 50 days. Next mini milestone is 60 days.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Go Dave!!

Hi Dave,

Thank u 4 all ur support, it means a lot and it helped me through some dark days.

I am so glad u were honest with ur wife and she is supporting u she sounds amazing 🙂

U r doing brilliant, I am soooo proud of u 🙂

Have a gr8 day xx

Day 57,

Just got home from a lovely week away with the family. All good this end. Feeling positive and staying strong.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Day 59,

All good this end despite the weather! 🙂

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Day 60,

Latest target reached. New target is 70 days. I hope that everybody is having a good, gambling free day.

Best wishes

Dave