Hi everyone
I have realised I have a serious gambling problem and I am finally stopping gambling for good.
I have been gambling for the past 15 years now and have decided enough is enough. So much wasted time and so much wasted money.
I have realised I should be putting my time and effort in to things I enjoy rather than wasting my hard earned money and precious time on something that only causes me stress and money worries.
I have attempted to stop on and off many times before but never gone more than a month without relapsing, this time I feel differently and realise that gambling is not something I should be doing and will not be doing again going forward. I will spend my time instead with friends and family and doing hobbies that I enjoy.
I have caused myself to get into serious debt and despite winning several large amounts of money that could have cleared large chunks of my debt, I have always wasted these winnings on further gambling. I have now realised winnings from gambling are only temporary and will always end up back in the bookmakers pockets and usually with even more losses on top to.
Yesterday was my last day gambling and I will not be gambling any more going forward.
I am going to update my diary every so often as I feel like it will help me stay focused and stay gamble free.
I can relate to so many of the stories on this forum and admire everyone that has managed to stop gambling and start paying off debts and turning their life around.
Today is the first day of my gambling free journey, already one day completed and I look forward to a gambling free future.
Good luck nb - commit and don't ever look back
Good Luck!
Day 13 or 14 for me I think and it feels like a weight has been lifted.
Whenever you feel any urges just come on here and have a wee read through people's stories as I find that really helps and is a great distraction!
Thank you, I certainly won’t be looking back
Thank you, very well done on your two weeks gambling free. This forum does definitely seem to help.
Wish you the best luck… make your words of mine . I agree all what you say. I’m also on the same situation. Hope I will be strong enough ? .
Best of luck to you too, one day at a time and we will get there
Day 3 completed, had a couple of small urges since I stopped but managed to stay strong and stay gamble free. Keeping myself busy definitely helps. The big test will be on the weekend when all of the sport is on tv.
Today is exactly one week since my last bet, it was hard yesterday especially with all the football and sport on. Especially when I look at the results and think I would have won money. But I remind myself that even if you win you are only borrowing the money and it will always end up going back with extra on top too.
First milestone achieved, next milestone for me will be one month gamble free, I’m going to do all I can to stay strong and resist any urges.
I am thankfully still managing to stay gamble free, tomorrow will be exactly two weeks since my last bet. Most days I have managed to not even have temptations, however today has been the biggest test as I have nearly been tempted several times throughout the day to bet on the football but I have managed to just about resist the urge.
The thought of winning back the losses is what almost tempts me in, but deep down I know it will only lead to further losses and I am so pleased I am managing to stop myself.
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