Congrats A86N 3 weeks is brilliant.
Cheers Jamie139
DAY 23
Over I'm over the 3weeks mark now, had urges yesterday when I was in town, I had my bank card on my but I resisted.
I feel happy today and also I get too see my son so it's going to be a nice day.
DAY 25
So I made my first target of 25 days gambling free so I'm happy with my progress so far.
When I get too my next target of 50 days my money problems will be well under control which will be great.
DAY 27
Been busy working so not been thinking about gambling one bit.
Still getting really annoyed at work though over my pay, just doesn't Seem to be getting anywhere and my morale and willingness to work is starting to get to the point where I'm starting to get upset and would gamble to release the stress, but because I have turned over a new leaf I will be going home and just chilling out and have a hot bath and a couple of beers once I finished!
DAY 28
So last night when I got home from work, I ran the bath and put the beer in the freezer. I relaxed so much that I told my girlfriend mum that I am/was addicted to gamberling and that I'm on the right path now.. She was really happy that I could tell her and hope that I carry on the progress that I have been doing. It felt great that the truth is out and still thinks I was made for her daughter, which means a hell of a lot.
I feel happy today and very positive about my future, plus it's payday and I've paid all my bills straight away so I don't get any ideas! 1 more month of be careful ,f ood wise to last the week then I will be in a position to start building up my savings and paying mates and family back.
DAY 29
Treated my self to Arsenal membership renewal this morning for reaching 25days. Hope to see them a lot more next season.
Feeling happy today!
My last day at work this week and get to see my son tomorrow morning and watch Arsenal in the final in the afternoon hopefully a great win like last year :).
Well done mate on getting past 4 weeks.
Enjoy watching the final tomorrow sure yous will win it. I was at football last night not a great result but at least I didn't bet money on them (rangers).
DAY 31
Really happy that Arsenal won the FA cup yesterday and it was even nicer to not have a bet even though I feel in control with football but I dnt want gambling in my life so the best way forwards is to carry on what I'm doing now and stopping all forms of betting. My mate was 10seconds away from winning a decent bet on arsenal but when the forth goal went in that ruined the bet, I found it funny tbh.
DAY 33
Been relaxing for the last few days, no urges to report so my recovery is going well so far. I feel alot happier in life, my girlfriend and i are getting on great, no moaning at me about money and the mood swings i was having all the time which is all good. Still have 4 or 5 week before my money starts building up and can see the true gains of not gambling.
Well done mate on 33 days. The moods gambling put you in are terrible. My Mrs used to just avoid me which is terrible that she had to
Keep it up
DAY 38
Been feeling great recently, amazing how i stop gambling and life just seems to improve huge amounts.
Urges seem to have stopped even on pay days so that's making me feel in control even more so.
DAY 42
Been slacking quite a bit on my story of becoming gambling free.
I have lasted 6weeks now which I'm so proud of and so are my loved ones, I have only managed to stop gambling once before this long at that was for 8weeks, so I'm going to get to that mark and carry on with my huge progress.
The bit Im really scared of is if I manage to save thousands and then one moment of stupidity or carelessness could undo all my great work, that is my worry now.
I feel really great at the moment though and I'm very happy with my life so the thourt of a relapse is upsetting.
The triangle is going to play a huge part of my life for this process to countinue.
DAY 44
My head is so clear of gambling that I'm able to save now and think clearly about the future.
This is the first week I have money to spend if I want to, but the thing is I want to save my money and not spend a penny more than I have too. That's very unlike me as money used to always come and go straight away, whether it was due to gambling or going out with my mates on nights out. I'm in such a happy place right now, just feel this site and people on here have changed a part of me that needed steering in the right direction and it's working.
DAY 45
Last shift at work today, then 3days off relaxing in the sun I hope. I'm coming upto the day 50 mark, which I'm feeling proud about. Not to sure what I will treat myself too when I get there, but I will think of something.
I've been seeing a lot more of my family since I stopped gambling, which is nice, amazing how much time is wasted in the bookies or online in your home, wasting money, feeling c**P whether you win or lose and just feeling that you know that you will be betting again and again till you run out of money, then the whole emotion of what the hell happened and just why have I done this to myself, Again! It's so nice to be In control and not beating myself up over and over again.
Long may this countinue 🙂
Great positive post Aaron & only 4 days now til the first half century 🙂
Looks like you've definitely turned that corner! Stay on your guard & enjoy that treat (whatever it may be), you've earned it!
Keep winning - ODAAT
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