90 days gf another 10days and ill get to 100 cannot believe how fast that has gone . Another bonus got to paid day without wasting any money all bills paid . It is getting easier i now go through days without even thinking about it guess my brain is getting back to normal not craving that stupid rush good luck everyone Bambi
99 days gf yay big one tomorrow no urges to gamble no way am i going back to that paid off my pay day loan so another debt paid off getting there slowly also closed one credit card . Feels good when the debt starts clearing still got a long way to go but at least i can see improvement . Good luck everyone 🙂
100 days gf yay very happy with this . What a difference time makes feel so happy now compared to the shell gambling turned me in to. Heres to another 50 love these mile stones.
Morning Bambi. Congratulations on 100 days gamble free.
It is heartwarming to see you finding your feet again. The insidious gambling caused you so much debt and trauma. At times the pain must have seemed unimaginable and probably left you feeling confused, isolated and frightened.
With eyes wide open you could see the damage that was been done, you recognised that you were in the grips of a monstrous addiction and understood that the gambling had to stop.
One hundred days ago you set out on your journey of recovery. During that time you have shown much courage, your resilience has fended off the urges and a sparkling enthusiasm has kept your spirits raised.
When looking for inspiration I shall turn to friends on the diaries who have battled bravely and earned respect. You are one of those friends. Many thanks ...stephen x
104 days gf im still here just been making myself busy with family . Really wish my credit would get better faster so i can get some better balance transfers thats the only thing pulling me down this debt its constantly on my mind . Funny how you can waste money in minutes then we have to spend years paying it back . Cannot believe how stupid i was. Never mind i will not gamble today .
105 days gf
106 days gf
Hi Bamb84,
well done on 106 days gamble-free! You are working really hard on your recovery and glad to see you are enjoying the results.
Keep up the good work and keep posting.
All the very best,
Eva
Forum Admin
107 days gf Thanks Eva it has been hard but the benefits of not gambling are worth it in everyway everyone is happier . I know i can never gamble again to be honest the thought scares me now as i know i would lose everything thats what i keep reminding myself . Bambi x
110 days gf logged on to credit score its gone up still got a long way to getting it back to what it was before this madness hit .
111 days gf definitely not looking back life good
118 days gf
Had a slip and gambled today back to 0 days . lost 20.00 but its still money down the drain dont really know why i did it guess ive really been missing that stupid buzz we get . Im not going to get down about it just move forward i actually feel proud i didnt chase after it .
Hi Bamb84, what a great attitude.
You were going great guns then you slipped. We’re all human.
Not only did you stop, admirably, before any financial damage was done but you’ve instantly dusted yourself off and are ready to go again.
The final key for me was genuinely accepting that gambling was finished. Finished forever in my life. It will always be there of course, constantly, ready to urge me back every time I am having a bad day but I am not going to let it. It’s poisonous. Toxic. Pointless.
Keep strong. You WILL beat it.
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