So this is day one for me - I've been gambling since I was 17/18 years old and I'm going to turn 30 on the 01st Aug - I've hurt everyone who I have ever loved and their is not a person in my life that hasn't been affected by my gambling problem - I've lost my 20'S to this massive problem of mine and I'm determined to put all the problems behind me now and not forget the past but learn from it and be the happy person I was in my teens - I want to make people smile again with my huge personality and be a success - It instantly feels good to know I'm not alone and their are other out their supporting each other - So thank you.
Go for it Flint !!!keep strong keep sane...
Hi Flint I am 50 now and lost the last eighteen years to gambling.You are still young yet and have a brilliant positive attitude so like you I will look to a gamble free future and like you I will try to put all the past misery behind me.So well done Flint stay strong.All the very best Jaynie x
Day 2 - Thanks for the reply's very supportive ad means alot - Last night was very strange, I have made this great decision to STOP and although my financies are in ruines and I need to make some quick decisions to get them back on track! however I went to bed nd insted of feeling dred I felt HOPE and I felt as if I can have a future and be the prson I want to be!!! I WILL BE THIS PERSON - So all my friends are of to Ibiza on Friday morning tocelebrate our 30th birthdays and they still thing I'm going!! I probably paid this off with a win at the time and was probably last to pay for for it as I was with everthing because of my PAST problem!! So I cannot go as I have lost all my spends and need to explain this to them! I hope they understand - But I want them all to have a fab time and realise this is te beging of a new me!!! Have a grat day guys!!! every day with out a bet is a win!!!! xx
Go Flint go!!!! Mate just keep your head clear and do not walk with money on you...do not go online waiting for surprises...mate keep strong keep sane!!
Day 3 - Been a hard day today and my mates are of to Ibiza sure they will have a great time - It's just hard because I know the reason I'm not on the plane is all my own fault - Reality is kicking in and I'm seeing the problems I have caused with this horrible problem - All I know it is will probably get alot harder before it starts to get easier - But I know my life can only get better by continuing to say no to my gambling - I just feel so low at the moment but I gusess this is normal at this stage. Onwards and Up wards. Just so hard how one minute you feel fine and the next you r feel like cr** again - Horrible mood swings!
Hi Flint
Firstly well done on day 3
I think gambling has to hit us where it really hurts for us to stop
Ok you have not gone with your mates this time but you will be able to go next time by keeping strong and continuing to say NO to gambling and yes to holidays
Mood swings change like the weather that's why I call my journey a roller coaster ride Am sure you will feel more positive soon just think about next hol
Best wishes
Suzanne x
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