Im used to not betting everyday, and mine usually comes and goes during the week. I'll mainly bet at the ends of the month after I get paid and just before I get paid, but after a bad weekend I'm jacking it all in.
Been reading through the forum all weekend and posted a few messages. It's such a good idea, and personally being able Toledo this first gives me something to focus on rather than have a bet.
It's a fustrating time now, as I know I won't be gambling until the end of the month when I get paid again, so I won't be able to see how well I'm doing until then, and that will be the real test. But I've put measures in place, and although I've attempted to give up before, this is the most serious I have taken it. Bring it on!!!!
So my girlfriend asked me yesterday how much money I have left at the end of each month. She knows it's usually pretty tight for me, but doesn't know I've gone overdrawn as a result of gambling.
Hated that I had to lie to her and tell her that I have money left over. As bad as I felt doing that it has pushed me too keep going. Ideally it would be good to go 6 months GF and maybe tell her of my problems then. Least that way she will see I've sorted myself out (I hope lol)
Champions league tonight, would usually have a punt on this in some form, but having no money means I won't be. wI'll be good to enjoy the football for what it is tonight rather than stressing about how much it would have cost me.
Thanks for support mate, keep strong!
Had a quick look at my bank balance for the month. Annoyed with myself for how much I have spent.
Not really had any urges. They will come once I get paid. Just over a week until payday.
Weekend is nearly here, which would usually be my downfall. Won't be betting his weekend cos I'm skint. Although United lost it was good to watch the game with no money on it, or any of the other games last night. I would have had a loosing coupon for sure.
6 days GF for me now. Started to cross the days off on my works Calander too so that I have a visual record of my progress. First aim is one full month GF.
Have a good gf weekend everyone
One week GF now. Would like a punt of the FA cup as I usually do pretty well but won't bother.
Finding the chat really helpful in the evenings. Seems like a decent bunch of people, and even if all the talk isn't about gambling it's good to know everyone is there for the same reason. Really good way of keeping on track.
With not gambling it's made me realise just how much it's advertised on TV, and on other sports. It's crazy.
And they wonder why people become addicted.
Hey ra I know its tough, can I ask what your 'thing' was. Theres so much adversitsing for gambling on the tv and on search engines, facebook and the like its hard to get away from with all these free money this- once your in its hard to get out of. Ive recently become gf and it is horrible: finding this new life is unbelievable but I also feel quite shamed in seeking support from those who are around me. Never mind we're doing it for best. Good luck in your journey!
Rich
Hey Rich. Mine was sports betting. Pretty much anything I could bet on I would, and really to only win a few quid. When I started betting on imply basketball I knew it was probably time to call it a day.
Yea good point about social media. On my Twitter and FB all the suggested sites are gambling or betting. Guess if I cleared my history it might get rid.
Well done on becoming GF and hope it all goes well
Ah sports betting. Did you go to things like bookies or was it online? My personal was slot machines in bingo clubs or arcades in town but moved to online where they could easily drain money from your bank account and its scary because you don't know what your doing online. Im on my second day today- so far it dont feel too bad but the urges will soon make an appearence, I find it helps just to inwardly scream no if I get too tempted. Each day is hard but your doing well, keep it up!
Rich
No mine was all online. Because it's not real cash your parting with its almost like it's not your money. Then after a few losses I just started chasing.
Have you self excluded from the online sites? That's what I did with mine, then I blocked them from my devices so I'm hoping that's enough.
I like the idea of an inward scream, just tell yourself how you will feel once you have wasted all that money. We will both get there I'm sure of it. This place certainly helps.
Evening RA,
It was nice seeing you on the chat earlier, well done with the non-gambling up until this point.
Michael
Hi RA
Thanks for the kind words on my diary, the thing with gambling is to nip it in the bud before major, major problems - which you are doing.
Paul
Hi RA in response to your comment yes I have. I have self excluded from every website I can think over and took the step to give up control of my financnes for a while but sorted out debts beforehand. I figured that gambling addiction may run deeper than the thrill of the chase- which I agree with- but still something I need to explore.
How have you been getting on? Managing ok?
Rich
Yea been doing ok thanks Rich.
Off to Prague bright and early tomorrow for a couple of days, so no temptations there, so that should hopefully bag me another few GF days in the bag and take me up to 2 weeks. I get paid in that time too and that's when the real test will start. First time I would have had access to money since I've given up.
Feeling confident though and blocks are in place.
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