Debt my 1st diary

Terrific effort on 31 days.

I wouldn't get too stressed about the debt, not least as many of us will have gambled in a futile attempt to solve financial problems.

I always think the worst thing about gambling is the detrimental effect it has on our relationships, and mental health / personality.

Working through the debt just takes time, and it surely gets easier as the months roll on no matter how ling it takes.

Hi Kst i hope you are right i hope it gets easier . I know the debt will go eventually. Take care thanks for your response. Bambi

Hey bamb84

Good to see you contributing to your diary & forum and keeping the momentum just for today ☺

Things will get easier. Gambling fog lifts up and you see everything around you more clearer. My word for you!

Stick to this and keep making the right choice & welcome for your commitment and honesty to make a change.

Stay safe

Xx

Hi SB28 thank you for your kind words and support . Im still gf thankgod so glad i found this forum . Gl to you too we can do this . X

Hi Bamb, well done on your progress.

​I find that setting goals is a great motivation such as when you reach 50, 100, 200 then treat yourself to something.

Hi day 1 for me. Every day is a new opportunity to beat this so good on you for day 31. Just watching Confessions of a shopaholic but like you say it’s those empty spaces that need us to feel. Am sure we can do that an just takes time an change.

Thanks Jayden definitely setting goals i am proud but scared too i never want to go back there its so easy to be complacent so everday i come here and remind myself . Ty gl Bambi

Hi Minnie well done for joining day 1 of a better life 🙂 i have found watching box sets and generally keeping busy helps especially the first few days wish u all the best stay strong x

33 days gf i will not gamble today or become complacent .

34 days gf . Brought my mums some flowers today she has beening helping me alot just recently emotional support not with gambling but my marriage breaking down . Feeling very low and lost but i will not gamble i will stay strong just has happened at the wrong time but i guess theres never a right time . Im a gteater believer in fate everything happens for a reason .

35 days gf im doing this . I will be strong , i will stay postive , i will not gamble or throw my money down the drain .

36 days gf

38 days gf feeling good things back on track at home which is great . Started getting some urges probably cus ive been down . I will not gamble today . Gl ev1

Hi Bamb thanks for your post on my diary. X great to see days clocking up for you too! Funny you should say you’ve been feeling down so have I some urges and just feel down in dumps. Doesn’t help does it with urges. Hope you feel better now I’m going to have a duvet day tomorrow I think lol bestest of wishes hun x Lulu

Wham bamb gambling in the can.

Excellent progress on your gamble free journey. That first 40 days can be a real challenge.

Beware of the blues. Many of us have suffered a setback when feeling a bit low.

Sometimes a problem shared can be a problem halved. That is not always the case though and every situation has to be judged on its own merit.

Beware when gambling addiction masquerades as a friend. Friends are kind and caring whereas gambling just leads us to a dark place of shame, fear and loneliness.

Wishing you well on your journey...stephen