Hmm, I think this is rather cool so I will give it a go. I put my story in the introdution forums. after 8 years of monthly gambling, at least 1 or 2 a week on online slots I NEED to call it Quits. Even if I won 66K back in 2013, it only made things worse. I have little to show for it other than no outstanding loans. I have no other payments but still I slowly go deeper into minus. As of now I am 4K in the hole, when I should be plus considering i make a decent amount.
So yeah, day 3 for me. I will try to update this a couple times a week, or when I feel an urge. I have cancelled my online accounts for 90 days ( They dont allow you to outright delete them), and installed K9. I will have a good friend think of the password and block all Gamblin' sites.
Feel free to stop by and say Hello. I will try not to dissapoint you all.
Never heard of a gambling site that will not close your account. Tell them your problem and they should listen to you. Good luck I will be routing for you. I'm on day 31 and it will be a month for me tomorrow. I am in a lot of debt I haven't revealed amount to anyone yet cause i feel very guilty but by reading these stories I have to move on now and not look back and defo not chase my losses like i have been doing in the past. I find the chat rooms helpful between 8 and 9. We have a good chat and I look forward to these
Thanks for the info! I am excluded for 90 days. Once I tried to get them to delete my Credit card info, so they did...but not permenantly. When I was drunk I would just ask them to put it back in. They said that cannot delete it for bookeeping reasons....yeah ok.
Anyway, Day 4. Feels good. It was very easy not to gamble after finding this site yesterday. I also started dieting again and have gym plans to make more positive changes. Also trying to lay off the alky unless at special events... that one is hard too. I am very prone to temptation. At least I quit smoking since Decemeber so I got that going for me which is nice.
Anyhoo, thanks for the replies. I feel great so far.
Day 5 and all is well. Haven't had an urge yet, and its pay day even. Feel much better about myself. Got plans to go to the gym tonight. Feels allready like a win known I can keep my pay for other things. GOTTA keep it up.
Good work. Glad you are feeling great. Keep going
Day 6. Last night was the first night I had an urge since I quit, was drinking so thats probably it. I kept myself occupied with other things and managed to get through. I woke up this morning without the shame of losing money. WHAT A GOOD FEELING! I am so used to waking up shameful that I kept on having to say to myself 'hey you didnt gamble'! Sweet.
So yeah onward I march. If I can keep this up than maybe I can use this willpower to do other things I have always wanted to do. We wil see....
Thanks for the support Living4Now, I definitely will keep going.
Keep up good work!
Day7. Still going strong! If I can make it through tomorrow than it will be the longest I have obstained in a long time. The minute it comes into my head, I brush it off and remember how a feel every morning I wake up with that guilt! I wish everyone else reading this the strength to carry on as well. There are a lot of things we cannot control in this world, but quiting this bad habit is totally up to us! It may not seem easy, but its 100% doable. I like those odds.
Mate, I've not been around for a couple of days but I loved your 'sweet' comment & just wanted to post my support! Congratulations on your 1st week 🙂
You absolutely can make it through today, because as you say recovery is the only part of gambling where we do have control! Have a plan for if the urges strike & whilst your bank balance slowly improves, you can watch your gamble free number grow everyday 🙂
We cannot win because we cannot stop but by stopping we win everyday - ODAAT
Congrats on your first week don't underestimate the achievement. I to am starting my journey and when I read of so many people in the same boat as me I don't feel alone.My problem like many others is the roulette machines thankfully I haven't done the online thing. My pride stops me from going to an actual meeting but this online stuff is great, anonymous and feels very cathartic. Stay strong today people and here's to a gamble free day
P.s. Wise words ODAAT about having control over our recovery and the bank balance and gamble free days numbers, stuff I'm determined to increase! #feelinginspired
Day 9 guys! I didnt even think about gambling this weekend, no real urges either. I would rather my Day count get larger, as well as my bank account from not losing. Its such a great feeling to wake up on a sunday morning with 0 guilt. I think I will start a fitness routine this week. Just slowly add more positive things to my life, will see how it goes. Keep up the good fight, it may be hard sometimes but everytime I can add 1 to my Days i feel so good.
Well done brennzky keep up the good work! Sadly I gambled yesterday but feeling positive today,gave my bank card to my brother in law. I had a few drinks and the bookies was opposite the pub,not a good combination. But onwards and upwards gotta start somewhere right?
Hi brennzky,
Well done on 9 days, of abstaining and maintaining.
Every day you don't play is another day of winning, and it is a good feeling when we wake up with a clear head.
Gambling really is a waste of our time, money, and our lives.because we cannot win because we cannot stop.
Stay strong and positive and keep going.
Suzanne xx
Day 10. Double digits. Feel so good. Was pondering buying a lotto ticket but that counts as gambling so I didnt throw my money away. As for online gambling I havent really had a huge urge. Maybe I really do want this to happen? Lol I have tried before to stop, but it was nothing like this. Coming here every day is really helping. My first goal was to hit double digits, done. Next goal is 50 days! Bring it on.
Going to the gym tomorrow and I am also gonna start jogging. Lets see if I can cut alchohol too while I am at it eh? One day at a time.
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