Gambling.... A Part Of Me?

Thanks rainman. Some good advice. On another thought, it's not the length of time that we have been gamble free, it's the mindset of beating it. I feel Iam in that mindset and will make myself continue to be. I know it will always be in me, but I will do my best to make sure it doesn't surface. I won't be counting the days "gamble free" anymore. I will only be concentrating on my mindset.

Night everyone

Looking forward to a couple of family days with my gorgeous girls!

Bring it on!

Gazza

morning everyone.

a great day yesterday. spent a good bit.of time with my family. off again today and sorting out my financial situation by making a few phone calls.

now i seem to have a good mindset about the gamblimg and seem to have that demon under control i am going to write down what i do for a living.

i was at first and still am how some of.you will react.

i am a betting shop manager and have been for 8 years since i was 18. i am very good at my job and think i will go far in my company. being involved on the betting industry, obvioulsy it is full of temptation. Since i have joined this site i see it as only work and it doesnt tempt me. I have distanced myself from the gambling side and just do my job which iam very proud of.

Hope i havnt offended to many people but thought i better pit it down as this site is all about honesty.

Heres to another good day.

Bring it on.

Gazza

Hi Gazza

Really pleased for you that you feel so positive you are 3/4 way there

I worked in a bookies well before I started my gambling never gave it a thought to have any sort of bet

Did Not not have any opinion of any customer it was a job and a job I enjoyed that was totally not entwined with gambling never entered my head to even wAnt to bet.

Mind you I did not understand then what the effect of gambling can do to a person and the consequences it can bring

Back to 3/4 of your recovery That's greAt you do not want to gamble anymore

The last quarter I think in my short experience of abstaining is the aftermath of it all and like a lot of things in life that last quarter or mile or even inch is the hardest bit of all

Please don't jump too high you are doing great positivity alone makes you halfway but it's a long journey with different feelings jumping up when we least expect them take one day at a time and be jumping at the end of that day because you have won that day and then again then the next day

Keep strong and positive as you are doing now

Best wishes Suzanne xx

Hi gaz

Just answered you on my own post

Just wanted to say thanks for your reply

And ofcourse

BRING IT ON xx

Suzanne

a few things sorted today. bankruptcy has moved forward another step and just waiting on some paperwork. heres to a fresh start with finances. Bring It On!!!!

gazza

Seems like your getting there , it's just so true that without gambling playing any part in our life it can only get better

By making the right choice each day that is proving the same for you

Well done

Castle2

This morning i renemberd i had a 5 pound woirld cup bet online. The bookmaker lets you cash.out at a small loss so because i dont want anything to do with gambling i cashed out and got 4.75. The b*stards dont let you withdraw less than a fiver so i bet it and lost it. Its only 4.75 and its not about that its just that i had a good intention to completely remove myself and because i couldnt withdraw it i lost it. I deel like i let myself down.

Is it classed as a slip up and im starting from day 1 again?

Right, both sites i had accounts and world cup bets with i am now self excluded from. Lets enjoy the world cup without betting like its meant to be.

Bring it on!

Hi gazza,

Well done on your ongoing battle against this addiction. I might sound harsh here, but just wanted to express my opinion. The addiction in you is still very much alive and strong. Don't let it get to you. Don't rush, run, fast forward time in your daily life.

Time will surely help you to kick it out of your life. I know it is tough to work in such a surroundings, but as you said you like your job for what it is. Concentrate on your duties managing the place, on your staff and your goals.

Take it day at a time. This journey is not easy and not gonna heal you overnight. It is ongoing progress...for life

I wish you well. You have an amazing family to care for, set your mindset on them, the most important people in this world.

Guard up as your dad so clearly puts it

Stay safe and take care

Sandra x

Thanks sandra

i know it is alive in me and it will be forever but the good thing seems to be that i cant imagine parting.with my familys money anymore for gambling. Those world cup bets were worrying so i barred myself from them so now i can enjoy.the football for what it is. My mindset is in the right place. I walk down the shop now and my missus knows im not going to the bookies. I know there is a long way to go but this will be beaten. Thanks everyone for your ongoing support!

Bring it on!!!

PS Rainman, i will be getting a f*****G tatoo!!!!

Nice day today, went out for something to eat with missus and daughter. First time I have been to a restaurant in absolute years without being on the fruity. Good times

Bring it on

Gazza

Hi Gazza

You are thinking positive and therefore doing great

Don't forget it's your choice did you put a penny on or did you use up what was already there

My choice for me would be I have not put one penny on gambling so I would not go back to day one

It's how you feel but don't think you have let yourself down you. You bet what was already on there without spending one. More penny give yourself a deserved pat on the back but remember don't jump too high one day at a time and whatever you do it's your choice

Bring it on

Suzanne xxx

Hi Suzanne

Thank you for your continued support. Your right! This ain't day 1! This is day 8! Or 9 can't remember but t doesn't matter. My head is clear! I know I will never transfer money onto a betting site or walk into a bookies again. Haven't done for 9 days and won't again. Seriously Suzanne, your support means the world!

Bring it on

Gazza