Wow. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
Im on 6 days. Payday 9n Friday. Im feeling strong and positive about keeping that money in the bank.
If I get any urges I'm coming here instead, remind myself of the damage gambling does but also that it can be beaten
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Well done on Day 62 Steve. Read your diary, doing greatÂ
@constance and Dave many thanks for your messages really appreciate it, yes day 63 and still no gambling to report or any urge to do so,Saturday was a great afternoon out with my family, today was put flying a kite with my wife and son and enjoyed it, simple things are the best things for sure,other grand national days and the buildup  I would of made sure I had at least one bet on it, would of made sure I was home to watch it and would of followed it from the start of the meeting until it finished, this is year was different, had no interest in it, did not study any race card or watch any tv relating to it, there was no urge to get involved at all same as Cheltenham,I am watching 80 % less football but always look out for my local teams results,my mood is lifting and I am less depressed and anxious,I will be forever on my guard and will take one day at a time and continue doing and living the way I am because I truly believe it is working and even more determined to be gamble free forever.,the councelling I have received and continuing to receive has been processed and would highly recommend others to take part in especially a addiction councillor who understands the situation and problems and the way it affects the human brain,just having that knowledge is key!
Day 64- no gambling to report, feeling calmer and not missing any kind of gambling with money,family life and the challenges it brings are definitely improving and definitely feeling more responsible and having an inner peace,no more wreckless behaviour or taking chances, one day at a time and beginning to respect the value of money,myself and others I have around me which is the most important.
Day 65- no gambling to report, keeping busy and have no intent or any thought process of gambling,this recovery is thankfully going to plan which is very important, a plan of action and sticking to what is in place is paramount,one day at a time, finally surrendering to this and not wasting any more time or money is very satisfying.
Day 66 - no gambling to report,feel stronger mentally as days go by, have zero thought or any urge to place any kind of bet,keeping busy one day at a time.
Day 67, no gambling to report,completely mo thought to do so. Am I missing it?? A big fat no, still one day at a time.
Day 68 and still no gambling to report,feeling stronger every day and mentally have blocked any thoughts or emotions towards gambling, a long way to go but definitely on track, still one day at a time but definitely on track.
Been very busy so it’s actually more than 68 days more like 72! Missed diary entry a few days recently.
Day 77- no gambling to report or no thoughts to do so, feel stronger and feel the tools are in place to stay gamble free, one day at a time,forever on my guard.
Day 79- no gambling or thoughts to do so, keeping busy, working ,feeling less anxious and down, avoiding alcohol, mind less muddled but still a way to go, one day at a time is paramount.
thank you for your understanding and it makes great sense what you say Dave, day 86 no gambling to report, been very busy and not been on for a few days but it’s great to report that slowly but surely I am getting myself and my soul back away from gambling, relationships improving and dopamine levels are returning in a positive way, looking back gambling causes damage you don’t see at the time as it is a very dangerous addiction, seeing the light and the end of the tunnel and things are going well, still one day at a time and to look forward and live a gamble free life.
Still gamble free and no urge or thoughts to do so, happier and more content with life in general keeping busy,keeping on the right path and taking one day at a time., continue to look forward and live a life without gambling for sure.
Still gamble free, football season starting again and have had to be on my guard, eight months since last bet and it feels good to know I have not relapsed, lots have changed and the battle continues, understand this is not over and still a way to go, need to give this my upmost respect and to never go back.
Feeling like I’ve done well and still have all measures in placeÂ
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