Day 9: no gambling today.
Your long term plan sounds similar to me - being debt free by Easter 2013.
Let's save that champagne until then!
Here's to 16 months time!
GT
Day 10: no gambling today.
I'm pleased I've reached double figures at last and am starting to build my recovery. I'm taking one day at a time and realise I cannot become complacent. I'm going to use this diary as a means of documenting my gamble-free days and discussing my debt-recovery programme. Gambling and debt seem to go hand in hand: gambling (especially compulsive gambling) leads to debt. I am in debt and it is all attributable to reckless gambling this year. Every day in which I do not gamble is a day in which I save money. Even an expensive evening out at a fancy restaurant is cheaper than an online gambling binge and at least one gets tasty food at a fancy restaurant and not just a sick-feeling in one's stomach. Onwards and upwards!
Yo Pelle!
Double figures is great news and hasnt the time flown!! Bet you feel great for it too!
I like your idea of writing about your debt management scheme and financial matters, i think its a great way to use the forum!
I like posting my random gambling thoughts from the day on my own page, i have many of them from why i do it, to how, to why i should stop, the lot really.
If people comment on them i really appreciate that but i really just do them to keep a track of my daily thoughts about my gambling and what its done to my life and why i do it
I like to look back then and see how much its screwed my life up and that keeps me motivated not to go back to the old ways
Keep her going!
🙂
Day 11: no gambling today.
Regarding urges, I have had none. I have read so many people's diaries that I have sickened myself of this evil addiction. I realise there is more to life than throwing money at horses or the results of other sporting events and I am trying hard to pursue my other interests: music, reading, films etc. I find that I am becoming more productive at work now that I don't listen to horse racing commentary on my phone in the work toilet every fifteen minutes. I'm disgusted with my past behaviour but am determined to make amends. Onwards and upwards!
Day 12: no gambling today.
I'm back at work today after having been off sick for both Monday and Tuesday. I have about £35 in my bank account to last until payday next Tuesday. I need to pay my credit card bill by the end of next week as well as the electricity bill, the gas bill and my National Insurance bill. I need to start thinking about doing my Christmas shopping soon. I may do it all online with Amazon but I need to make sure I leave enough time for free delivery and not get caught out like last year. Roll on 2012 - I've had enough of this year already!
Me too, I really am looking forward to 2012. Just think, as we are all having to really scrimp and save at this present moment, this will put us all in really good stead for when we are rid of those debt worries.
We will be in a much better position than 'ordinary' non-gambling people as we will have far more respect for money whilst still being able to enjoy spending it for all the right reasons.
That time WILL come.
As long as we DON'T gamble!
GT
Good point Gettingthere. I realised the other day that I'm much more careful with money at the moment than I've ever been in my life. Leaving gambling binges aside, I wasted far too much money on non-essentials: taxis here, taxis there, expensive lunches daily, expensive dinners several times per week etc. Now I'm cycling to work regularly and making myself packed lunches thus saving a fortune. I'm becoming much more prudent and careful with my money. As long as I never get hooked on gambling again, I'll be fine and financially comfortable.
Day 13: no gambling today.
Today marks two weeks since I last gambled. I have no desire to return to gambling. It has caused me significant stress, ill-health and serious financial problems this year. I am still taking one day at a time as I am acutely aware that I could fall off the band wagon at any time if my guard drops. Next week will be a test as I get paid on Tuesday and will have some money in my account for a change. However, I have so many bills and debts to pay that the money won't last long. I certainly won't be using it for betting purposes. Here's to another gamble-free day!
Day 14: no gambling today.
Pelle!!
I cracked and lost some money and im so disappointed with myself as i had reached day 14 without
Your doing amazing, keep the run going, do what i didnt and ill play catchup again
good luck 🙂
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