Thanks for the post Theresa, we all have another chance, this illness makes it hard to *** but we have to keep fighting to grab hold of it. Life is better when our minds are free of gambling!
It’s day 29 and another payday has passed without a bet which is a great achievement. It’s also World Cup quarter final day and I’m so pleased England have done so well and not a penny of my money has been wasted on this word cup. I try to avoid reading about horses, bets, odds etc. However reading an article on bbc sport earlier on they had written the odds for today’s big game, it’s not made me want to bet, but it’s frustrating to have to see it on a site I don’t associate with gambling. Anyway I won’t waffle on, got a beer in hand and it’s almost kick off time.
COME ON ENGLAND!!!!
What a win yesterday! It’s day 30 and a long day awaits me tomorrow in work, but it will keep me busy and keep me out of trouble. Feeling really good at the mo, I know I have to be wary of the days when big urges come back, but hopefully over time I will get stronger!
Day 32 will be a long one in work, still got a good clear mind and not having any thoughts about gambling. Looking forward to finishing work and cracking a beer open whilst watching tonights game. Onwards and upwards!
Its game day again and day 33 for me, sadly I will be working tonight, but will still get to see the game. I can't believe we are up to World Cup semi finals and England are still there and I'm still bet free. In only 33 days I really can see big changes in myself, more time for the kids, more honest, more money in the bank, more ability to get out and abouts and also I'm sleeping a lot better. Just got to keep this up, keep up the daily fight and make sure each day remains bet free.
COME ON ENGLAND!!!
Hi there WhereIsMtMind,
I'm delighted to read of your progress and the big changes that quickly transpire once we take the critical, monumental steps to being gambling free. You've made them clear:
Keep at it, WhereIsYourMind. This is your time. And time to live it - how it should be lived.
Mixer
Thanks so much for the support Mixer, it’s really helpful to have the feedback and I enjoyed reading it.
It’s the early hours of day 35, it’s another payday and it’s one in which I’m very busy and I won’t be making any mistakes. After a long night shift I will be getting some sleep and then waking up to spend some time with the little ones and then heading off to see The Killers. Can’t wait and it certainly wouldn’t have been happening had I still been gambling. For many years I wasted my whole wage payday after payday. It’s very early days in my recovery but the progress and speed things change is remarkable. There’s so much more out there for me and my family and it will only be discovered if I stay gamble free!
Day 36 has been another good day spent at a local football match and also with my family. Last night was amazing, the Killers put on the most sensational show. These things wouldn’t be possible if I was still gambling. Not having any gambling related thoughts at the mo, but know from the past I’ve not been the best at dealing with them when they come back. Got to stay strong and use this or my GA phone list if they do come back.
In the words of the Killers, I’m the man and you can’t break me down!
Day 37 and I got through the World Cup bet free!!!! Made up with myself as it’s always been something to tempt me. Feeling so strong!
I’m also on 37 days and equally buzzing for getting through it!
Thanks for the post change, I hope we remain on the same score as the more days that are added on the better life is getting! I will take a look at your diary.
Day 39 has been another busy day with no bad thoughts in my head. Having no online access really has taken the pressure off me as the only real time I have to gamble is when I'm in work on a long boring 12 hour shift. When I'm off family life is keeping me really busy as theres always so much to do and my little fella needs looking after. Life is busy, its not easy, I'm constantly exhausted, but the release of the pressure gambling brings and the ways it changes me as a person is taking the edge off and making the hard times easier to get through. Got to keep it up!
Quick post for day 40, been mad busy in work and I'm now chilling. 12 hour shifts are a killer but they are easier than the 12 hour shifts I would spend in a bookies, its crazy to think I would be there from morning to night (or until I ran out of money). The last loser in there at 9.30 of a night making sure I bet on the very last dogs race of the night. The odd times I walked out with profit in my pocket I would dream of all the things I was going to spend it on, sadly these dreams would disappear the following day when I gave it all and more back to them. Hours and hours wasted in a bookies, hundreds of thousands of pounds wasted and then all the hurt to those around me. I have to remind myself of all this and make sure I stay on the right path as life is so much better when gambling isn't involved!
Day 42 brings another pay day and another day without a bet. However a couple of brief gambling thoughts have come to mind today, which I have quickly fought off. Just got to keep refreshing my mind about how dangerous and toxic it would be for me to step into a bookies again. I don't want to be living a lit again and I certainly don't want the stress that being skint all the time causes. Got to stay strong and deal with things a day at a time!
Well done mate on 42 days, going strong. Keep focused on the important things in life. This doesn’t include gambling so please stay strong.
Thanks for the support G100. It’s now the early hours of day 44 and I’m feeling good. Bank balance looks relatively healthy, I’m not having to lie to anyone, I’m not stressing over bills and I’m sleeping much better. Just got to keep it up, I can see the rewards not gambling is bringing me.
Day 46 has been spent with my kids on a summer holidays day out. Walked past several bookies and kept thinking to myself about how much better life is now spending it with family. In the past I have wasted too much time in bookies and I'm much better off enjoying my kids taking up my time and also using it as a way to break the triangle. We are now finalising a late deal for a summer hol, I can afford it because of these 46 days and I need to make the days grow. Life is so different without gambling, I'm a different person and life is just so much more productive. I'm enjoying the daily choice not to gamble!
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