Hi everyone. September 2014 I had finally decided to stop gambling. I came on this site I spoke to amazing people and got counciling arranged for me. I lasted 6 days without gambling it started of easy as I was very determined. I was doing fine reading other people's forums was a big help. Then Saturday came and I put a coupon on. A ten pound coupon I just thought why not other people gamble for fun. I then realised I was back to where I was and I got really annoyed as they six days I noticed a change in my mood and money in my account. So to get over my disappointment I gambled more. I can't do this anymore. Financially I'm a bit short however if I stop gambling my problems would be away in 2 weeks as thankfully its not huge. I need to stop as it will get worse. That's the horrible thing I know it will get worse yet I can't stop. Wish me luck
All the best Tom. Looks like we will be on Day 1 together. We can do this mate...
Great to see you've recognised the problem and are determined to stop before it gets out of hand. If you know you have a problem gambling and continue with it you will just continue to up the stakes to get your fix. Before you know it you'll be in debt and a world of s**t like so many of us are. You've done the right thing. Stop now before it gets out of hand. Set targets like a week then a month then just keep going and try to keep yourself out of the situations were you know you will gamble for a bit. Self exclusion is a useful tool both online and in the bookies it you feel you need it.
I could go on and on but I'll just wish you luck and even if you do gamble, keep writing in your diary and people will help get back on your feet and start over. Keep strong and if your are determined you can do it.
Simon
Day 1
I work nightshift so that can definitely be an advantage. Go food shopping with the misus spend some time with the kids playing. Self exclude from my online accounts and at 330 its bed time. Can't gamble when asleep. 1 day done many more to follow.
Good work Tom. One day at a time.
Good stuff and well done on taking these first steps. There will be days when you want to gamble and will try to justify it to yourself. Put as many barriers as possible in your way to make it harder to go back.
Keep up the good work.
Hey Tom, hope you're well and that Day 2 was a stroll.
Hope you got through today ok. Never stop trying to give it up. You can do it.
Day 2
Got a loan of money of my mum to clear my debts. Transferred the money to my fiances account. No temptation to gamble. Take kids to school come back clean the house and then go to bed. First couple of days has been no problem the weekend will be the hardest.
Thanks for the comments guys. Hopefully we can all get through this.
Day 3
Again another easy enough day. Played with the kids done a few things and then bed at 4pm for work. If only it was always this easy. That's me finished work till Sunday night. Working nights is defo helping me as I sleep a good part of the day. 3 days and I'm already seeing a big difference in my finances. Need to come up with a plan to keep busy over weekend.
Day 4
Another easy day. I know its gonna get harder as its now Friday an that is usually the day I start my heavy gambling on Friday football rugby tennis etc. If I can get through Fri sat and sun then I'll start to believe I can do this.
Day 5
I always knew Friday was gonna be hard and it was. I had a family gathering at night and in was giving them money as a gift. Not as much as i would have wanted to and I kept getting the urge to gamble. What I've been doing is only taking a few pound out with me to school and nursery runs and no bank cards. Usually onna Friday i start wondering where I'm gonna get my money to gamble for Saturday and those thought kept creeping into my mind. However the party distracted me and that's day 5 complete.
It's only 10am and I'm on my 6th day and all I am doing is thinking of gambling. This is where I failed last time on the 6th day a Saturday. I thought I can just gamble a tenner then that was that. I'm gonna have to make a plan to get through today.
Stay strong tom some good advice from nt who helps many on here.
Saturday's are tough for anyone who was into sports betting esp football you can get past it if you stay determined. Keep strong and well done on 6 days
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