First day to end this addiction

Thank you both, longstanding supporters and providers of inspiration/encouragement. Sometimes it feels weird to have spilt alot of personal beans to people I didn't know but now feel like old friends. I know I would have got nowhere doing this journey alone for sure. Here's to GF if somewhat damp day, take care S:)

Hi Sharon,

So happy things are looking so much brighter for you nowadays and they will only continue to get better. Glad you enjoyed your minibreak; so many more good times to look forward to in the future. Onwards and upwards x

Thanks so much WAI for such thoughtful words, seriously feel like a different person these days doing 'normal' stuff and not dreading the evenings when I knew I would give in to gambling, also waking up in the morning full of regret. But still aware that I need to stay focused and not think just a tenner is ok because it would be like opening a can of worms. Take care and thinking of you on your journo to a GF future S x

Hi I'm Dan a long term gambling addict. I have sought help in the past and felt I was going well until the past few months when on two occasions I lost my spare money within the first few days of being paid. I have been to GA and will try to go as frequently as I can and have contacted Gamcare for counselling which I previously had over an 18 month period and never had a gamble. I am now at the end of day 8 and feel ok although I really am in a position of the spare money I have this month will cover petrol and food and nothing else.

Hi Danm well done on day 8, there is lots of inspiration on help on this site, including admin. Best wishes for your journey S:)

On the eve of my 15th GF I feel liberated from the endless cycle of evening) Try not to gamble, give in with 'just £10', lose between 20-300. morning) Wake up either euphoric about win but planning next session or gutted over lose. This went on for 5 years, I am obviously P***ed off with myself but am also glad to have found the strength, mainly through this site to bring it to an end. So however people choice to stop and whichever methods they use anything is better than gambling. Have a great GF weekend S:)

*150

Yihaaaaa Woohoo and Yabba Dabba Do...... Congratulations Sharon 150 Days GF .... Your a star getting brighter every day .

Awesome work Sharon, that's another day of living instead of being wasted on gambling.

Congratulations Sharon, fantastic achievement!
We know how difficult it can be at times to overcome the 'tricks' our minds can play on us.
Spot on with your last post. Been there many a time. Just like you, I don't want to go back there.
Keep up all the good work. Enjoy the moment. Onward to the next milestone!! X

Morning, thanks so much for posting....I feel quite reflective thinking about how much I have got out of giving up gambling. Not just financially, it feels like I've opened a door on lots of things I had chosen to shut away for a long time, some good some bad. But having the clear headspace to address issues and take action has been priceless.

@Stephen You are one in a million...fact!

@It matters thank you and indeed everyday counts

@Lml Thank you for your support and understanding, onwards and upwards x

S x

Congratulations Sharon on 150 days!!! So so happy for you x

150!!! Way to go ☺...well done you and keep up the good work!..rewards are endless huh, keep reaping them...You're worth it!

Ps. Santa IS real! How do i know? Because i feel like another miracle has happened every Xmas morning.. don't ask...i must lost the plot and imagine things now 😉

Keep up good work and keep smiling ☺

B&S xx

Thanks heaps Hopeful, I imagine you're saying 'you're worth it' with a L'OrГ©al hair flick lol. Indeed Santa is real we all know it! Thanks again and here's to a GF week and future S:)

Likewise Sharon , hope your weeks a good un .

151 days is really wonderful , you've been through terrible battles , the addiction knows our weak spots and is always there ready to pounce . Takes a lot of courage what you've done , battling this horrible addiction and protecting your loved ones from the fallout . The addiction has tried to prey on your feelings of remorse and regret to lure you back into gambling . You've stayed strong and resolute , determined to get your life back .

You have my utmost respect . Keep going Sharon . If you look behind you 56 days you'll see an old confused guy following your footsteps ! Ha ha thats me ..... stephen