Back once again

Ecossia

I know that feeling too well just done 9 months free then bang spiralled out of control didnt win but didnt lose much financially but it was the way it took over my life once again , couldn't think of anything else , the lies starting again sleepless nights

Why do we do it to ourselves when we know life is much better without gambling in it , the positives though is you found the strength to realise and get back on track quickly

I have just gone back to basics , one day at a time and staying close to this site , I really underestimated the power of this site and the much needed support it brings

Best wishes on your continued journey

Castle2

Hi Castle

Think you sound the same as myself, got to feeling a bit blaze about being bet free and how I could fight this alone.

Turns out I need this site more than it needs me, had another 60 splurge today which again is money I can scarcely afford but as the old saying goes...........one day at a time !! here goes nothing

keep strong pal , and make sure you put those blocks in place self exclude from any bookies or sites you been on , all the best simon

keep trying mate

keep putting in that effort

stopping gambling is very very very tough

Well here I am again, had a bet last week on football and put some pocket change in the FOBT, never thought much about it and then today put a 3 quid coupon on followed by a 7 pound weekender ......

threw 100 into the FOBT not even my money was for the holiday money, now need to lie and borrow cash to make sure it goes unnoticed honestly why do I put myself through this.

I can honestly say I do not even have the urge to bet it is nowhere like how I used to feel so I have to do this again for me.

Hi mate, if your playing FOBT your obviously playing in a bookies somewhere, so self exclude if you havent already done so, im starting of my journey again so blocks are going to be essential.

Well today I lost 90 quid in 2 spins of the wheel all to get another 30 pounds on top of what I had, so stupid !! was my usual self caught up on the moment and lost it all, so 90 pounds today 80 yesterday and 100 last week.

I cannot afford to lose this kind of money like everyone else I have bills to pay but somehow I can ignore this and bet money I do not have.

I am going to have to self exclude from all betting shops in the vicinity which could be a massive undertaking.

Need to start this one day at a time been here before but need to sort this before there is a chance I damage what I have.

Escossia

I am new here and clearly not qualified to dish out advice but Its clear the feelings you describe have been felt by almost everyone on here?

Suppose all I can say is don't beat yourself up, start trying again from now and use this place

Have been popping in and out this week and though I don't respond to a lot of threads it's great to read how others are managing, or not, and take some comfort from others on here, seems to be a journey, one I have just embarked on, suppose as long as we get there in the end we have to accept a few bumps on the road?

Keep your head up mate

Well

Now into day 7, which in itself is something, the week has been filled with thoughts of gambling but so far I have kept them away.

I have had money to spend so to not bet fills me with some hope. Set myself a few goals and going to see how we go.

feeling a bit more positive after 7 days but an awful long way to go.

Well done on 7 days mate

I'm pretty new too and had a hiccup a few days ago but once you do a few days you realise that the hiccup was just that and you can be stronger. I feel that way and wont be betting again.

Keep going mate

Mba

Well done on getting through a week gamble free, this is the hardest week you'll do in recovery so well done. Keep counting the days and start living life

James

Hows your weekend mate?

Just think before you know it you'll have completed two weeks.

Mba