Going to keep this thread now!

Hi Freda-just got back from my holidays and glad to see that you are still managing to resist the urges to gamble.

Irrational thinking is probably something that us cg's are born with--so do'nt worry about that.

All the best

Stumper x

day 20 - today I didn't gamble!

Feeling good today. Work was fine, went swimming with hubbyroo this morning in my break - we did 1k! thats 1000 metres dontcha know!

Im healthy, Im happily married, I have work and a roof over my head. Why worry eh?

I have a treat coming up tomorrow. Because I have had alcohol issues in the past, I qualified for a scheme called 'progress 2 work' anyway, because I have found paid employment, I get £100 to spend on clothing from the funders. Its just nice to get a treat, isn't it? especially when money has been tight.

Anyway, tomorrow I won't gamble.

well done Freda and how lovely to get a treat, enjoy spending it! you deserve it.

keep strong, love Maddie Beckham xxx

Ha ha Maddie! you wish! 😉

There was only a brief shot of the luscious Mr. B this afternoon, very disappointing.

Hope we get a double helping, come Sunday 😛

Hi f,

I was going to post you another picture of that Beckham fella but I don't know if you and Maddie could cope if I did. lol. Great that you went swimming today. I went to the gym this morning and I find that when I do go it improves my mood loads, do you?

Anyway , I hope you enjoyed spending ya reward. Well Done.

Stay Strong

Steve

Day 21! 3 weeks in, Im feeling good. Wanted to go into the arcade this morning, but resisted.

I do feel much more positive when Ive had a workout Steve yeah. Its wonderful for anyone prone to stress or depression. I try to do at least 3 half hours a week, and anything else is a bonus. But I am active everyday.

Enjoyed my shopping spree this morning, but not keen on my support worker. Just something about him, I can't feel any rapport. However, I don't have to see him again. He's not a bad guy, just not my cup of char.

Feeling really happy and positive. Anyone see the tennis yesterday? 10 hours!!!!! I imagine they are not feeling great today. John McEnroe was saying it could take 6 months out of their career, to recover from the exertion.

Anyway, going to meditate then back to work. Hi ho!

Great positive posting freda.,congratulations on your 3 weeks im pretty sure avoiding that arcade is the will power kicking in...the longer we go the easier its getting (hopefully).,thanks for the post and enjoy the rest of your day 🙂

Hi Freda

Thanks for the post on my diary, congrats on the 3 weeks gamble free!!

Nice to read that you are feeling happy/psitive, hope the feeling lasts for a very, very long time.... Glad you never went into the arcade, those sh*tty machines aint worth the heartache.

Anyway hope you have a good gamble free weekend and thanks again for all your support/kindness you have given me. take care, ands xx

Day 22 - At this point, the long term need to not gamble starts to sink in. I always struggle with this part. I dont like that I can't do something!

Its relatively easy to give something up for a few weeks, its staying quit thats hard.

However, I will continue to take one day at a time, and just not gamble TODAY.

Feeling ok, glad it's Friday. Im going to have a good drink tonight!

Hi Freda,

You have answered your question for yourself.......,just don't gamble,one day at a time,to take on board that we can't ever gamble again is a huge problem for many CG's,however making the decision each morning not to gamble "just for today" breaks it down into much more managable small steps.......,eventually you will not even need that little "mantra" to get you through each day,and that will happen without you realising it.

Seano.

Hi Freda,

Just popping by to say "hello".

Jas x

Thanks for your post freda...your advice is spot on yet again..i think your right in that my gambling and relationship are linked..sayin that ive gambled for near on 25 years and thats long befire i even met the ex which gets thrown in every now and again :- anyways great post from seano one day at a time as he says and they soon mount up...stay positive lass we can do this 😉

Hi Freda

you are obviously one of those people that can not look too far ahead in your quest not to gamble.So maybe Freda treat youself to maybe a meal out or a new dress every month.it will give you an aim.You are doing great at the moment and your advice and support on here is really appreciated.All the best Jeff.

Hi Freda

just stopping by to say enjoy the weekend, if it doesnt suit you to look too far ahead the ODAAT is just the ticket.

Great idea from Jeff,treat yourself,you deserve it 🙂

Take care

W xx

Hi f,

Hope the ODAAT is working for ya. Just look around the diaries to see that it can be done. Keep up the good work.

Stay Strong

Steve