Fresh Start

Another day gamble free. 3 days in now. Feeling focused and more relaxed.

I have exactly the same problem as u , football betting , the thing is if I stuck to football betting I would be fine probably 5/10 a week goes on that . But it's the fobts staring at me people playing the games I used to seeing where the ball was going to drop reeled me in , I've decided enough is enough and I've completely stopped all forms of betting to do with bookies or online , I'm now 3 days clean funny enough , keep going and be strong don't give in we work to hard to just give it to a machine or a bookie ! I try to think of the losses and how often I won which wasn't a lot that seems to keep me away and the thought of being a let down to my gf , try a new hobby to take your mind off it , good luck

Thanks for your response Dav_11.

Im pleased to say i have still not gambled. So it is now 15 days gamble free.

I have had the odd craving but fortunately i have battled successfully against these.

I think the biggest challenge will come at the end of the month when i get paid.

I do not have much disposable income at the moment due to christmas so i think that is helping me at this time.

Heres to another day gamble free.

I hope ur getting on ok Dav_11.

Thought i would make an update to my diary. I will be honest i have made several small football bets since my last post. I feel that the reason for this is still wanting to have some interest on weekend football matches.

I am struggling to give up gambling completely as i feel i have not come across anything that gives me the same feeling.

Does anyone have any ideas for beating the boredom of not gambling?

I am pleased to say i have been gamble free since 13th May. I have made steps to self exclude myself from all bookmakers in the vicinity of my work and home. I have also got rid of my debit card to ensure i do not have quick access to cash.

I will update this diary on a weekly basis. This will help to ensure that I continue to live a gamble-free life.

Just a quick update. I am feeling a bit down today. I have been on holiday for the last week so it has been difficult settling back into my job. A job which i am not enjoying at the moment.

I am proud, however, that I managed to get through the day without gambling as it is often on days like this that i would visit the betting shop and escape into my addicition.

I am taking one day at a time.

Thanks

Tom

Another week has gone by and i have not gambled. This week will be tough as it is payday so i will have some disposable cash. I have put blocks in place to ensure that if there is any temptation it will be extremely difficult for me to give into these temptations and gamble.
I will try to get through this week successfully and i know if i can manage that i believe it is a big step on my recovery journey.

Hi all, i am nearly 2 months gamble-free. It has been a difficult two months as during this period my anxiety over my relationship has continued to blight me. I am going to discuss our relationship with my girlfriend tommorow. I will ensure that the consequences of this meeting do not make me gamble again.