Today is my ninth day without gambling.
o*g this feels so good, life is good, having no stress is good.
This weekend is going to be a challenge for me personally. However, got one over on the demons, I have my guard up and no way will I fail to get over this weekend.
1. Only allow myself 1.00 per day, tough but can be done.
2. Make plans, not all plans need money.
3. Get in touch with family and friends I ditched for gambling, make up and be honest.
4. relax make use of my time constructively.
There is no way this demon is going to get the better of me. I am strong. I have not gambled for nine days. There is another option.
I will overcome this addiction, FACT
Watch this space for the next edition of a recovering compulsive gambler.
Love peace.
I will succeed
Wayforward
Congratulations on such a positive post and 9 days gamble free is a great achievement don't ever under estimate it
Keep it going , I wish you all the best
Castle2
Cheers Castle2 for your posting,
I have read the beginning of your journey, sounds much like my own.
I cant emphasise enough how much this forum and the people on it have made an impact on me. I have gambled since I was 16 and now I am 47. I have tried all sorts of medium to stop gambling and unfortunately none have worked long time. I am hoping this will fair better, but I feel different now maybe its an age thing...
I feel confident, strong and happy, for example, its Saturday and by this time I would normally be checking the form and choosing my selections for the day. This has never crossed my mind this morning until I mention it now. I have committed to other, more productive exploits today and will keep to them.
Everyone's story is similar in a way, mine is no exception. However, I am determined not to gamble again, although I am aware that the demons will come knocking if they get a sniff off my guard being down.
Today I have made plans and gambling is not included in them. If the demons come knocking there will be no one home I am afraid...
Stay strong mate
Love peace
Hi wayforward,
Good job keep it going.
Let's kick some demons a**e in just staying on the right side of the road 😉
Your friend
Wolfgang
Morning Wolfgang,
Thank you for posting,
I have to say that when I first joined this forum you were very influential in the start of my recovery.
I have spent many an hour reading the diaries of other compulsive gamblers which has helped me to reach this stage in my recovery.
This seems to work for me and I am determined to stop and take back what belongs to me, in short my life.
Today is the start of day 10. I hope you and all the rest of my friends stay gambling free today.
Love peace
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