Debt 2017

Hi rednow, you are taking practical measures that prove you are taking this seriously. You are welcome to join us on the 100 day challenge; you're just the kind of new member we are looking for.

Just post on the 'We CAN and we WILL' thread if you would like to join us. We support each other -together. We're find up with this train ride to hell and want to get off, We are choosing life instead, not misery !

There are so many things you can do. Why not give Gamcare a phone call and chat it through?

All the best, Mixer

DAY 4

Thanks for the invite mixer 🙂

Have set up cash card only bank account and cancelled other cards

You wouldn't believe how much of a mission it was to find a bank that would do it!

Day 5

Big urges in the early hours last night. Thankfully no money. Payday tomorrow. Last credit card cut up today.

Just the online transaction account account left to cancel. For some reason won't let me do it tonight so ringing them first thing.

Day 6

Cancelling bank cards is a nightmare! Cancelled current account ready for cash card to arrive but have a payday loan that needs to go out so had to do bank transfer which requires clearing days! Feeling like everything is against me right now but I will succeed. Feeling determined. They do love to make it hard tho!

Day 7 1 week 🙂

Still money in my account

Rednow wrote:

Day 7 1 week 🙂

And keep it there !

You are making the right noises/taking the right steps.....stay strong - get stronger.

Sbb

Still money in my account

Thanks for the support sbb

Had a fab evening out with friends last night - absolutely no urges and had a super productive Crimbo eve. Looking forward to spending quality time with the family tomorrow. Merry Christmas everyone!

Rednow, you are doing briliantly and choosing LIFE this Christmas and all that goes with it. You are on the verge of something very special - a continued, permanent gambling-free future, one day at a time. A very Merry Christmas to you, and here's to your continued success 🙂

Merry Christmas to all!!

Gf and keeping it that way today

Hi Rednow,

Technically, government rules insists that every bank has a 'basic' bank account available, but they don't really like them as they make no money and have very few opportunities to discuss other products. So yes, the process usually is a pain in the a*s, especially as the ID and proof of address criteria are lower.

Nonetheless, they are good once you have them, and I found operating in that way without a debit card to be very helpful for a period. Well done on your progress so far, and keep up the good work. It is possible to beat this, just keep at it.

All the best, Ryan

Hi Ryan - thanks for the post

Cash card now in place and online payment account closed. All going in the right direction

It's easy to change the routine when there is not much of a routine in place. Last day of full day of dossing before prepping for the new year routine!

Day 19

I haven't gambled for 19 days and OH is taking a break too - does make it easier. Had to order new cash card to make a debt repayment but card now lives in office drawer to keep that triangle closed! Cash card is defo making me more mindful of funds and spending and also noticing when I am stressed and reinforcing coping mechanisms (breathing) and relaxation (baths)

Hi red. I am back. Glad to see you are not judging me. Yes it's support we need not criticism. I know I am in a rut but I don't come here to be chastised and tobfeel worse than I already do. Trust me people don't have a clue about my life x on another note hope you are all good. Had a good Xmas and new year. Good to see your 3 weeks gamble free xxxx