A year on gamble free

Hi Ricky,

Thank u 4 ur continued support. It means alot 🙂

U r doing brilliant, I know u will find a job u enjoy soon because u r soooo determined and u give everything 100%. I am proud of u 🙂

I will be watching that film at some point this wk, I can't wait 🙂

Have a gr8 nite x

Day 128,

Well I quit my job yesterday just wasn't me knocking on peoples doors to try get quotes to earn money may as well be a beggar.

I then got very drunk last night with my mum, sister and my wife was a really good evening and no thought of gambling what so ever so I was happy about that. To go out have fun spend time with my loved ones in a nice wine bar but having cocktails and no thought of gambling is definitely the way forward.

I have applied for other jobs so just waiting to hear back from them. Today I have a hangover from hell so will just chill out on here and sleep a bit more.

Hope everyone has a good day stay strong everybody.

hi ricky

carl

Shame the job didn't work out but I'm sure you'll get something else sorted out soon.

I was just thinking about how you've managed to quit gambling in the year of your wedding and i have to say that's a big achievement. I was thinking back and the wedding planning/organising etc was so stressful I used gambling as a way to escape and probably gambled more in the 12 months previous to my wedding than any other time - which made me feel horrible but that's the way it was. It must also be such a great feeling to start your marriage without gambling, so a big well done for giving up before the wedding and being able to start your new life in an open, honest way. I'll be honest I'm a bit tired so hope the above is making sense lol. One more thing that's very wierd you said before how are journeys are very similar, well I've just read through you diary (helps my recovery, reading through diaries) and you mentioned your a southern comfort drinker, same here, lemonade with mine. Take care mate good luck on the job front. And I'll raise a glass to you at the end of the 90 day thread.

Day 129,

Almost the weekend Looking forward to some quality time with my missus this weekend. Not a lot of money until payday next friday but you don't always need money to have a nice time.

We going to visit friends tomorrow for a catch up it is nice not being in the army so I can make better bonds with my friends and family because I have got so much free time at the moment. I just remember all the the time and money I used to spend in the bookies it makes me feel sick how I was so stupid with the amount of money I through into those machines. I will never know why I did it but all I know is I won't ever do it again. Because I won't let it ruin my life again for me and my wife's sake.

I hope everyone has a good day and a nice weekend.

Hopefully catch up with some of you soon on chat. 🙂

Hi mate you seem very determined to beat this. Remembering what gambling done to your life will certainly help you, so as the days pass don't forget, put it to the back of your mind but don't forget.

What you said about your wife on my diary was also lovely and must be a massive inspiration in staying gamble free, as not to let her down. I know you won't and I know youll be sticking at this. You've got the life you want, so no need to let anything ruin it.

Hey Ricky - thanks for popping into my diary and congrats on your progress. I love reading people beating their addiction. Like you, I've never gotten through the winter without gambling so I'll walk the tough road knowing that you and others are facing the same challenge.

All the best

J

Good luck with the new job Ricky

well done for staying strong!

Jewels

Morning,

Great to see you checking in once again. You are doing great and I am really pleased you signed up to the 90 day thread. I have read a couple of people mention xmas and winter recently. They say they find it tough and have not been gamble free through that period before. It has kinda made my mind up to get another thread going in the run up to xmas.

Sorry to hear about the job but I think you did the right thing. I had a job a few years ago. I left one job to start it, it was more money. However, I knew within 2 days I had made a mistake. I lasted 7 days and then on the 8th day I drove halfway and turned round. I couldn't face it. I think protecting your mental health is more important right now and being in a job you dislike may have sent you back to gambling. There will be other jobs and right now you are fresh out the army, you are newly wed, and you are staying bet free. You are making so many changes and good choices take your time to make the right job choice too.

That's all just my opinion but I just wanted to offer my support.

Flagg

Day 130,

It is another Friday been a long week and a lot happening. Ye i quit anglian home improvements but for a good reason personal to me. But on the other hand I have had good news and my Uncle has offered me a Job which will keep me going up until end of December a long with my army wages and pay out at the end of december I stand to save a lot of money and to be able to pay all my gambling debts of so come January 2013 if I stay gamble free I will soon be debt free.

Wish me Luck in my journey it is going to take a lot of determination to get through these next few months. I have never gone a christmas as an adult with out a gamble and so far i am over 4 months gamble free so it is going to be my biggest challenge yet.

I will keep you all posted with my journey 🙂

Hope everyone has a lovely gamble free weekend

And thanks for everyone who has posted on my wall I will get back to you soon

Ricky 🙂

ricky

hope you are well today my friend. good to hear the news your uncles gonna offer you a job temporary. and as for "if i stay gamble free until january 2013" you will buddy cos you come along way and its not worth going back, plus i will be checking in regulary to push you through the hard times.

keep up the great work

gamble frees the way forward

carl

Hi Ricky,

Sorry 2 read about ur job, I know u would have done the rite thing 4 u tho, there is no point in being unhappy.... Well done on the job with ur Uncle tho.... U r doing soooo well and with ur determination I know this Christmas will be a gamble free one 4 u 🙂

U have so much 2 look 4ward 2, u deserve nothing but happiness 🙂

Have a gr8 nite x

Day 131,

Well the weekend hasn't been too bad had a few drinks last night with friends. Today cleaning day and the gym then relax and watch xfactor tonight. Then Monday go and find out about the job and see how that goes.

Got a lot going for me at the moment I have just got to remain focused and stay strong. And just keep going with how I am going.

Well hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Stay strong

Ricky. 🙂

hi ricky

carl

Day 132,

Been a quite day today. The weather has just been terrible all morning and day and it is still horrible outside.

I am looking forward to tomorrow when I find out if I am going to be working from Tuesday should be interesting. So fingers crossed for that. I hate not being in work because I get so bored and that is when thoughts lead to gambling.

Well hope everyone had a lovely weekend even if the weather was so gloomy

Still going strong hope everyone else is 🙂

Ricky