Sitting in the cinema with my son and my two step sons. Met them after school to surprise them. 4 of us to see spongebob and pop corn and juice each. All in 45 pounds. Ah well better in cineworlds till rather than bookies.
Day 5 Thursday 13th
Wake up this morning arguing with my fiance. That's all we do these days. Were not arguing because of the gambling just arguing because she's insecure and bipolar. Take the kids to cinema that made them happy so made me happy. Back home today. Things still frosty with my fiance shes being very petty. Ah well I'll just stay out her way rest of night.
I've woke up today in another terrible mood. I've arranged to see a councillor just waiting for them to get back to me.
I was.mostly a weekend gambler usually starting on a Thursday through to a Sunday.
Been a terrible few days if I get to Monday I will reward myself with a new pair of trainers as its been the worst week.
Keep focused mate, and remember you are happier when you don't gamble!!
Day 6 Friday 15th May
Day starts of really bad. Wake up really annoyed although I manage to act normal. Arranged to see a councillor just waiting to hear back from them. Made up with the fiance not that long ago had a good talk now feel a bit better.
Friday usually one of my heavy betting days so a big hurdle passed today and I do notice a huge difference in my bank account.
It's not been easy but 6 days gamble free.
Saturday morning 930 am and I'm usually In the bookies at this time. Not this Saturday though I'm on my way to soft play with the kids. Maybe jumping up and down slides will help relax me lol.
Day 7. Saturday 16th May
That's me made.it. 1 week without gambling. Last time I gave up gambling the first couple of weeks where so easy. This last week has been really difficult. A lot of stress and usually that's when I would gamble as i thought it helped relax me. This week I've took kids to McDonalds cinema and the soft play. The money I work hard for should be spent on them not in the till of some bookie.
1 week done.
Good going so far. Making it to a week is difficult for anyone with a gambling problem, breaking the cycle is something that our brain struggles to accept. You're right, the money you work hard to earn should be spent in the areas most important to you, not the most destructive. Hopefully through time you will notice how happy your kids are and this will be incentive enough not to return to gambling. Treat yourself, treat your kids and put this b******t behind you - happiness awaits you.
Hi Jamie
Congratulations on the milestone! And it's wonderful that you're already seeing a big difference and have the time and money to treat your kids. Every success to you.
Deirdre
Forum Admin.
Day 8 Sunday 17th May
Another day done. Took one of the boys to the football. Not had any urges today.
Start back work tonight. Hoping no.gambling for 8 days will improve my sleep pattern.
Day 9. Monday 18th May
Another day done with no gambling urges.
Day 10 tuesday 19th may
Another day done. I'm really struggling to sleep. I keep waking up and looking at my phone. Obviously a habit I've got used to.
It's not been easy but that's me now on double figures.
Hi jamie, welcome to the forum, your doing really well, its can be very hard especially at the start, but trust me it does get better and easier with time, just take it a day at a time! Counselling certainly worked for me, make use of all the help out there!
gav
Day 11. Wednesday 20th may
What a day. Started off good after having a really good sleep. Then at about 4pm me and the Mrs started arguing. So I missed the football because of it and it ended up with my mum and my sister finding out about my gambling. I'm very lucky to have a very supportive family. They understand why I gambled. Stressful situations in house and plus all my dads side gamble. But they said.there very proud that I am stopping and they will do whatever they can to help. Me and the Mrs made up it's just wee silly things. She has her own problems I have my problems leads to arguments.
On.my way to work with a feeling that things are gonna start getting better.
Day 12 Thursday 21 May
Another day done with no urges to gamble.
Friday tomorrow a Friday would be the start of.my weekend where I would constantly gamble. Gonna make sure where ever I go tomorrow I have one of the kids with me. Eventhouh I have no urge to gamble it doesn't mean I won't tomorrow. Im not one of these dads that would leave there kid standing outside the bookies and I dont know my bank card number to start am account online.
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