day 8 and still going strong, tuesday is usually the casino night but thats not going to happen. as per the title, i went to the post office yesterday to post some items i sold on fleabay, and my local bookies is virtually next door. now this is the place thats done all of the damage lately, but its was always my intention to go en route to the post office to see if i could resist(not sure if this was right or wrong) but i resisted very easily. spoke to a few punters who i knew and watched some guy pump £100 into the FOTB and though what a mug and walked out the happiest i have ever walked out of a betting shop(even when ive won bit) it never felt this good. more progress i think.
steve
Not many agree but I have found it a key part of my recovery to go into the bookies and watch races and be able to do this and not bet.
Acknowledge that the bookies are still there, opportunties to gamble are still available but you can live without them.
Well done and keep doing it if it helps your recovery.
cheers captain, it felt like it was something that i had to do, i am not goint to make a habit of it but i dont think that i can ignore them as well.
steve
well done i hope i could be that strong doing that , dont think i could yet though , but whatever works for you im all for
not something ill be trying but if its working for you thats great
would be like being an alcoholic not drinking but spending time in their local watering hole
any time ive done that for any length of time ive had a drink
Wednesday and day 9, still feeling good, Man utd on tonight and would normally have a first goal scorer and result bet but can't even do a £5. I feel that i have saved a good few hundred quid this week alone and my financial plan is looking good. I have a very big 6 months or so ahead before i change career and get out of the job that has a lot to blame for my addiction. When i change jobs i won't have enough time to gamble even if i wanted.
steve
Don't think it's a bad thing to have odd day in bookies during recovery although wouldn't make a habit of it as it tripped me up a few times before so haven't gone that route this time good luck buddy
The bear
Hi
I would advise against it. While I would like to do this the danger is you don't keep going to barbers without getting a haircut. Stay away it's not good for us.
Michael
yes i am not going to make a habit of it, it was something i needed to prove to myself i could do it. and i did and its done for good.
cheers for all the support lets beat this!
steve
Day 10 today and double figures 😉
feeling very positive still. been increasing the gym time to keep occupied and getting home at a decent hour from work and not having to make up some lie to explain why i am late. this new life i like. the urges are still there but i am trying to keep busy so the thought time is less.
steve
I've found in the past that going to the bookies can relieve urges - go in and see people doing their money, watch races which throw up results you could never predict etc.
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