Choosing life

Day by day is the best piece of advice I have taken from this site.I am a really impatient person but know that progress takes time but if you can make it to the end of the day without gambling what more can you do? But great idea to spend the next 50 days on self improvement. Have a peaceful and GF weekend S 🙂

8 weeks since my last bet. Still having a little difficultly kicking the booze. I think it's partly boredom why I drink bu in turn it's not really making me feel good, just a bit anxious and tired the following day. Really going to try to last the rest of this week now without any. As for the urges they are still frequently there, but busy with work. Been thinking about what money I need to raise to develop my business, produced an In depth business plan and then money I need to raise is pretty much what I've chucked away over the last 4-5yrs. It's sickening and frustrating but I can't give in to gambling again.

Day 69 still abstaining from gambling. Had a positive 10 days or so and lots of family time. Slowly but surely the mental state is repairing. Must keep focused. Keeping busy and planning for the future seem to help but it's important to live in the present also. I'm working at that.

3/4 of a century today. Day 75. Life's clamer, thoughts are positive although feeling pretty tired. Run for the last couple of days. Trying to look after myself and get to like me again. Starting to eat better, excersize more and consume less alcohol. And aid course abstain from the gambling.

Fantastic milestone!!! Can relate to the liking yourself again, I still feel like I shouldn't be calm and happy considering the amount of money I have blown. But as time ticks I gave realised my behaviour wasn't about money but a combination of situations. Still doesn't make it easier though. Continue to be kind to and take care of yourself S:)

Ps your title is brilliant

Another few days investing time in me and not in gambling. Looking forward to the weekend. Lots of food and a few drinks planned. Then next week detox and improving my weight and self respect, Abstaining is the way forward

still on the wagon. Super busy with work, things starting to fall back into place. All my energy and concentration is being put into that. Life's better without gambling. Century next Thursday. I will make that!

101 days since my last bet of £300 on a football match in russia that could not even of been being played at the time I placed the bet for all I know. I never understood the fobt's always thought I wanted to bet on real life sporting events. But as I said I'd bet in things I didnt even know where live. Moroccan division 3 football matches ffs. Since I arrested my addiction my business has improved a lot . I would like to think that this isn't just down to luck. Putting all my effort into that and not gambling all day has given this improvement. Urges are still there and strong with the new season starting but I'm fully aware that there's a better life for me without returning to the destruction of gambling. And I'm going to go and get it. The next 100 days will be focused on self improvement. Weight loss, general fitness and all the good things that happen along the way. Duck you gambling you're getting no more of my money or time. 101 not out 🙂

Hi Newday,

congratulation on 101 days GF, well done for this excellent milestone. It sounds it is all down to your focus, determination and work. Keep it up and keep posting.

All the best,

Forum Admin

lDay 113. Life's pretty good right now. Business is good, my mental state is really happy. Started to lose some of the gained weight and really positive about the future. What a waste of time gambling is. I've lost so much time that I won't get back. Obviously loads of money had been lost too but that can be earned again. It's definitely the time and effect on the mind that is so destructive. Urges still come and go, but I think and hope I've finally now repressed them with the consequences of having that bet. I will lose control and end up hating myself, skint and carrying on as I have over the last 15-20 years. Moving forward I'm investing all my efforts on me and improving mine and my families lives. And it feels pretty good. I now it's still early days but I think I've got some mental clarity. Got a super exciting weekend lined up, something I'll be repeating frequently from now on. And starting to socialise a lot more too. And still got more money than if I gamble. It really is a no brainier. f you gambling 🙂

Still on the wagon. Not too many urges. been feeling a bit low for a week or so. Started to realise my selfish actions in the past and the impact they've had on others. I will continue to abstain and try to be the best person I can be and make amends for all the bad energy I've expelled during my gambling. I reallly think I'm making progress with the addiction but am ashamed of the way I've gone through life without caring about the impact on others along the way. Addiction has no boundaries but I have. I will make amends and also give myself a chance at happiness stay strong folks

Still marching forward. Not too many thoughts or urges but when they come dismissing them with the realisation that the first bet could and probably will as it has for most of my adult life lead to a few year cycle of self loathing and hating whilst chucking everything I have and earn at gambling. I'm starting to feel good about myself and really positive about life now, and I cannot and will not let myself slip back to the grips of gambling.

Do you know it was May the last time I spoke with you , where's that time gone eh ND ? .

So pleased to see you in a much better place these day's and in the " Century club " to boot :)) .

Seriously well done my friend noy only on the gamble free day's but the positivity that's shining through that lastpost :))

All the best and I wont leave it so long next time :))

Hi Alan. I'm not on the forum too much. But so clear in my mind that I cannot put that first bet on ever again. And life will continue to improve. Im starting to understand and appreciate my feelings towards people and life now that it's not clouded with desperation surrounding gambling. It's still relatively early days buts seems like a different life I've been living. Onwards and upwards and thanks for stopping by.