Another diary, final chance

Hi Laura,

Not sure gamestop would block adverts on facebook.....dont quote me on that though.

However you can select it and block adverts like that coming up on your page. You may know this but thought it was worth passing on incase you didnt.
Damo

Thanks Damo, I will have a look at this.

Checking in day 9.

I will not gamble today.

I am still going strong guys, starting off day 13. I had a new laptop and I forgot my password but I have been reading your diaries!

I know it is still early days but I haven't felt this good in a long time. I kind of feel like this is my last chance and things do feel different this time. Temptations are much less and when they do pass like dark clouds, I remind myself that I will never achieve what I want in life by gambling.

Day 14, I will not gamble today.

Well done! You're halfway towards your first month now, keep it going! 🙂

JW

Your doing great, keep clocking those days up 🙂

Dx

Hi Laura,

I just wanted to say well done on your abstinence so far. Your story reminds me of me. I wish I had made the real changes and really stopped when I turned 30 as it would have saved my thousands of pounds of debt and I could have lived a much happier life. Try to forget the money - it's not easy but you have to learn to accept that it has gone. You can do this - we are all here behind you and wish you well.

Thanks so much for the support everyone, this is a great community. Starting day 15 and feeling good. My bank balance is going to start looking a little better again tomorrow so must stay strong.

Gambling is a scary place to be and I never want that "excitement" again!

I've found so much strength from this community, it took me ages to actually comment but so glad I started my recovery diary, it gives me a sense of pride watching my days add up and knowing as each day passes I get that little bit stronger.

I'd like to think I'm not just here to help myself but others too through shared experience and pain.

Dx

Thanks Donna.

Day 16, payday! No gambling urges which is unheard of when there is a big lump sum going into my bank. Paid a credit card bill straight off that was in arrears and it felt really good 🙂 Just a drop in the ocean but a strt nonetheless.

Day 18 and I honestly have no urges to gamble, long may it continue. I'm feeling better than I have in a long time, I hope I have the strength to never gamble again.

Well done you! Keep it going 🙂

JW

Yes!

Keep it going you're doing great 🙂

Dx

Thanks for the amazing support everyone, hope you are all doing good. Today I have felt a little "weird". Not gambling urges per say, I can't really put it into words. Usually 3-4 weeks is the longest I go without gambling when I try to "quit". I think this is a mixture of forgetting a little the pain of losing and also my bank balance starting to get a little healthier again. As that time creeps nearer, I'm getting a little nervous I guess?

I'm going to bed on day 19 gambling free and looking to the future.

We'll done Laura and thanks for posting on my diary. It's a rollercoaster trying to stay gamble free but the alternative we have tried many times over and it's not a good place to be. My longest period gamble free was 160 days then pay day got me and the slippery slope started again - let neither of us relapse again - gambling just isn't worth it! Good luck and keep at it!!