Means a lot.. Thanks.. Back to you alsoÂ
Here we go day 29 I choose not to gamble.. Work all day so heavily occupied.. Time will fly.... Thoughts are with remembrance Sunday today.Â
Thanks Boo I will have to read it now. Have a good day.Â
Woken up to day 30 of choosing not to gamble. Work entertains me so little time for anything else today.. Enjoyed chat last night with lots of rewarding support and banter going on.. I'm feeling OK
 Will be using this site to carry on my support.. Its not an easy road but with support makes it less tedious..
I still have regrets.. But cannot allow negativity to rule.
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The one constant of reminding myself I cannot go back to day ones or week ones feelings pushes me too.. Feelings are getting easier.. Mood is lifting..
Stay safe all.. Let's kick off another week with optimism ?
Yes I agree Boo. Keeping busy does help. I think you need to be good to yourself as well and also try and forgive yourself.Â
You're very kind changing habit.. But perhaps as it's early days there are a lot of emotions and strategies I have to master.. But I feel fine and if I say so mysrlf far happier than I have been for a long time. Perhaps chat in chat one time ?
Well busy old day at work.. Can't please everyone and my purpose in life isn't to be popular with everyone as today has proved....
Couple of blips.. Forgot take me dinner.. Good job I had the emergency tin of tomato soupIn bag .. I will not starve silently
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Mystery of the lost keys.. So we're all being treated like we are 9 year olds.. I just pretend I'm Robert de Niro in taxi driver looking in that mirror saying 'you talking to me' and stroll of smiling..
Had a lovely text about wedding am attending next year. More incentive not to gamble.. New frock with full accessoriesÂ
Do how does this all tie in with recovery diary.. Well simply 30 days ago would have planned a casino visit to de. Stress.. Today I've come home planning my life.. And more importantly me Tea.. After a tin of tomato soup am a starvin' Marvin ?
Night all.. I've had a good evening.. Settled.. Enjoyed relaxing at home.. Enjoyed connecting in chat tonight and hope Tuesday is easy.. Although my day at work was manic it's been good to come home and be thinking of using gambling as a de. Stresser.. So many other options more fullfilling... Thank goodness for where I am now.. Night all.. I wish you a blissful sleepÂ
Night all.. I've had a good evening.. Settled.. Enjoyed relaxing at home.. Enjoyed connecting in chat tonight and hope Tuesday is easy.. Although my day at work was manic it's been good to come home and be thinking of not using gambling as a de. Stresser.. So many other options more fullfilling... Thank goodness for where I am now.. Night all.. I wish you a blissful sleepÂ
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Thank you for your recent post on my diary.Â
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Very pleased to see you keeping momentum and moving forwards too. Recovery is a gift, best gift you could give yourself and you know...you deserve it so much.
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Be proud of your achievement ?
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Day at a time...keep winning for real
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S&B xx
Good morning to day 31 of my diary... Work it must be.. A reasonable sleep had... All my plans set up for today.. So let'sforge ahead.. Hope to Bob into chat later.. Remain in set mind of today not choosing to gambleÂ
Never tried chat before but might some time soon. ThanksÂ
Thank you and wishing you well and the little four legged friend ?
It's supportive...it helps me and thanks for replying. Take care
Goodmorning... Here we are reaching day 32.. Feeling fine but still guarded.. Knowing I could fall at first hurdle.. But I choose not to gamble today..Â
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Out for the morning. Cold but brisk.Â
Shop.Â
Meeting friend later.Â
We came third in our pub quiz last night.. 7 teams. Respectable position ?
Next one is Christmas quiz. So attire to sort..Â
Budget on target and feelings balanced enough to cope with today.. So best get startedÂ
Have a good one all. Hope to be in chat later ?
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