Okay so I was on this a while ago and recently due to getting really down I have started to gamble a lot and I want to stop so am going to keep a diary and any urge I get I will be putting it on the diary to stop myself. Im an internet gambler and hopefully with support and advice I can stop completely. I will be reading through the board but just wanted to get the ball rolling with and start of day one of the having money and getting over this affliction. My first step is to go and see a doctor about this and try some new hobbies to keep myself active.
Welcome and hopefully here is a starting point for you follow the posters on here and you wont go far wrong.
Michael
Cheers man, day two just gonna plan out my day to be more productive and keep myself busy.
Hi J
Day 2 well done and by taking one day at a time you will win each day cos you are not playing
The triangle is a very good barrier
Time location and money take one of these away and it's impossible to play
Make good use of this forum by posting and reading it really does help
Best wishes
Suzanne x
Really thought about gambling there logged into an account I still had open went to deposit and logged back out must bar myself from all bookies that was a close one. Still said no so happy enough must head to gym stop wasting my life with this casino carryon lol
Ah for gods sakes I deposited the 100 and lost it I feel atrocious now. Defo going to block myself from all accounts now. What possessed me to do that?
After a few blips from starting the diary I've written the time down in a few places I can see regular 19.21 last night is last time I went to casinos and closed all the down so feel better today after 24hours free and will concentrate on the next 24 hours.
Over three days no gambling seems that writing the date and time I quit in loads of places I can see has helped remind me to stay strong. Also closing accounts online has taken away the opportunity to gamble. I'm certain I can stay away now keeping to my new routine I have started. Thanks for support people
Hi mate, hope things are going ok for you.
Interestingly i went through a stage quite a while ago when i changed my pin number on my debit card to the date when i stopped gambling (ie 18 March would be 1803). For some reason it seemed to help as everytime i needed to withdraw money it was a reminder for me and a kind of incentive to keep going. Sure, i slipped up in the end but thats life.... Im now 38 days without a bet which im very proud of. Ive been logging on here every day since joining on 1 May and its been a tremendous help for me. Im pretty sure i wouldnt have gone 38 days without this place.
Keep strong mate and remember "gambling - i got one less problem without ya"
Mark
cheers mate yeah theres enough problems going around without adding gambling to them.
4 days and counting!
5 days gone now, am in better form and working out more will be a tank before you know it!
My subcommunications to people must have been atrocious in the last month due to the stress without me even knowing it as family members have started to say why are you in such good form.
Feeling better already and am determined to stay on this road.
Well done johnny5 on reaching your 5th day.
Nothing particularly constructive to add, other than to wish you well
Day number 6 all going good. Am gaining new perspective now on the whole gambling thing and maybe have a few pints tonight with the extra money I will now have! Also am making changes to my life to make it more fulfilling so definitely helping.
Still looking at that date wrote on my wall 21/6/14 7.21pm
Hi johnny
Day 6 is one day from one whole week well done
Enjoy your pints tonight with a clear head cos you have not gambled today
Best wishes
Suzanne x
One week today and to honest I was very close to having a punt today but I didn't and I'm starting to write down how I'm feeling when I get the urge. Most of the time it's boredom. Anyway onwards and upwards.
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