Day 1
Here I go again. 10th attempt at a successful recovery diary. After my last slip I gave gambling a swerve for 50 odd days, I found it very easy until recently when watching the World Cup I decided to have a bet. I thought its not horse racing or dogs so I should be able to control things. Nope. Despite winning more money than I put on. I lost out due to a last minute goal. I had already spent the money and was searching online for a last minute holiday when the goal went in. I was furious and went to collect my winnings and immediately spent the money chasing the money I felt I lost. I loaded the FOBTs with £50 bets on virtual dogs and soon started withdrawing from my debit and credit cards. I am hopeless. I knew what I was doing was stupid. Lost enough money to easily book a holiday. Sigh.
Hi degenerate,
Recently, I have been having a lot of urges to bet due to World Cup talks from people and boredom at home. I was reading your old thread of 9th attempt and I realised I am feeling exactly you were feeling about urges lately. This desease is still inside me. Stay strong because you are not the only one with that desease.
Hey bud keep your head up I’m sure this time around you’ve got this ! Change might be key 🙂
Sars
Much appreciate the kind words merlins and Sars!
Day 3
On Monday I managed to collect very small partial winnings on a bet I already placed without going all or nothing on some more bets. I never used to keep small winnings in my pocket. I always gambled again.
Day 1 tomorrow.
I let myself get roped into a small World Cup bet. A couple of drinks is no excuse and mates know I dont want to gamble. A small bet which had a small return in the end (£5). No big win or loss.
Going to wait till I have racked up a couple of months before starting another Diary.
Very disappointed. I need to stop thinking big sporting occassions mean I must have a bet. I dont enjoy the match and get angry when bets go awry.
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