Always a gambler

Hi Brad

Good point made by NT regarding the lottery, i too think that if it pushes you further than you'd like to go then it's a no no.

Just like you I've done the same numbers ( kids birthdays, anniversary ect) for years and continue to do so, the reason being this is not a chasing bet for me in fact I never even check them but should those numbers pop up on TV or radio within earshot and I'd cancelled the D/D I admit I would find it hard to accept. i feel you must do what's right for you, it's just the fact that I've done the same numbers for so long it keeps my devotion, would i do the lottery otherwise? definitely not. keep abstaining my friend....onwards and upwards Ginger.

A week since my last post. Didn't realize it was that long. I tried to log on in the week but the internet was down.

Nothing to report. A good week all in all. No sickening guilty feelings and thoughts of chasing losses.

Here's to another week!

Brad

A week since my last post. Didn't realize it was that long. I tried to log on in the week but the internet was down.

Nothing to report. A good week all in all. No sickening guilty feelings and thoughts of chasing losses.

Here's to another week!

Brad

Well done brad , it's great not having them guilty feelings .

keep up the great work and yes here's to another great week .

pk

Another week under my belt. Nothing to report really. It's amazing how quick the days add up when your enjoying life.

I enjoy watching football so much more now. The last minute goals which previously would have left me screaming at the TV now give me a sense of satisfaction because I haven't lost any money. I feel like I've got one up on the bookies.

It feels a bit pointless posting as I struggle writing when theres nothing to report. But I want to keep updating my journey regularly. I never used to after a while and then that led me to a fall.

I've realized something else recently. I gave up a few things for lent and alcohol was one of them. Not only do I feel so much better in myself, but I'm also more in control. That may sound obvious or even silly (and I know we're only a week or so in), but what I mean by that is; if i'm in front of the TV watching the football and I've had a couple of cans I may think "go on, you could win a couple of hundred".

I don't think alcohol helps me at all when it comes to gambling. I think I have a generally all round addictive personality.

Wow, seven months or so since I last posted. Hand on heart can honestly say I haven't gambled. Please, please, please I want to keep it that way...

Hi all

Just thought I'd update my thread. Didn't realise it was so long since my last post...

Things are good still. No crazy binges and chasing losses. I still do occassionally play the lottery and buy the odd scratchcard here and there but that's all. Since the summer of 2015 I have managed to save around £25k. Have never managed to save anything until then, just goes to show how much I'd waste over the years...