It's the big 5-0! Well done. Proud of u
Have u rewarded urself yet? U deserve it xxx
50 days !
hi just read your diary updates and it is so lovely to read your progress.
making your finances safe has is working for you. I handed mine over.
Its odd how 20 pounds in the purse or wallet lasts and what it buys.
I lost the value of money, its an eye opener.
Keep going strong x
Day 51
Haven't rewarded myself yet...hmm what to get?? (Exciting!) went for a long walk today and got out and met up with friends.
The low points are making me a little volatile ATM, but I am trying to feel my feelings rather than ignore them.
Already feels healthier. Happy Sunday everyone 🙂
Great to see your gf red. If I would have logged on and u had slipped I know I would have too. I won't. In this together. One day at a time xxx
Day 53
Still GF - slowly beginning to get happier, stronger, more rational and accountable.
OH gambled the other night and it was so tempting to give in but I removed myself from the situation and also having just a cash card that I pay in to from current account but don't physically have a card for ensured I am still GF!! But no excuses, it was a good thing this happened to remind me that I cannot control other people's actions - I am only responsible for my own actions and have only myself to answer to.
Its not easy and am already preparing for the complacency that comes with a long run being gf.
So proud of u red x the longer u are gf the easier it gets. (In general) not long till a gf birthday. I have booked a hotel to celebrate. Something I couldn't do if I was gambling. Hope u treat ur self too xxxx
Day 56 - 8 weeks
Half way to my PB. Still gamble free. Its not been easy this week but my goal is PB, then 6 months by which point, hopefully money and credit score will be healthier and in effect so will I to hopefully continue a gamble free year.
Focusing on a goal is working for me ATM and am exercising. Treats aren't to attainable as have very little money but the smallest thing like buying a nice salad for lunch rather than surviving on cuppa soup or ramen is, without trying to sound dramatic, is life changing, which is ultimately the goal.
Day 58
Still gf. Staying busy and getting to bed early on a regular basis!
Good luck Rednow!!!
I had gone 3 months without gambling and relapsed yesterday. Another £1000 gone that i needed. I am starting councelling soon as i cannot keep doing this. All i would say is when the urge gets to much and you fancy a go on the lottery and your luck has changed. Dont do it. I feel like i am back to square one, which i am. So many regrets!!!!!
Day 59
Thanks Dan G and good luck to you. The urges are getting less but after previous relapses, thankfully this has made me more vigilant. Plus, the cash card and no access to debit or credit has completely broken the triangle.
Still Gf
Well done red on 60 days. I know what you mean about the salad. I have been relaxed with my food shopping since being gf again. And it is a treat rather than scrimping. Xxxx
Day 60
Restless at the moment. On holiday so trying to stay busy by spending time making my home a place I want to be and to take pride in. The gloves have been on for the last two days and lining up stuff to sell online and future car booting.
Today I also worked out how much money I gambled last year. Minus the amount I won I worked out that I lost over £5k. £5K!!! Half of what I put in. Yep, I put in twice that much. Those are some s&@@&y odds!
NEVER AGAIN
So. Worked out, in theory. That devided by 12 months is a significant omount of money to put towards a new more enjoyable lifestyle whilst also paying off my debt gradually.
No self destructing in 2017
Wow that's a lot! It was a good thing to do to look and see how much u have lost and what u could have instead. Great deterrent. Well done free r having the courage to work that one out. I would be scared but it might be good to see! Keep going one day at a time. I am putting effort into hobbies the house cooking etc instead of gambling. Still low though but happy to be gf xxx
Day 66
Tired. But gamble free!! 🙂
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