groundhog day

I know mate anything is possible when we are in full swing,i had 600 on argintina to lift the cup in extra time. w*f who would even attempt a bet like that.i am glad I done it in a way because if it wasnt on sun it would be jst round the corner.i really hope we can encourage each other to xmas.the best thing is to be gamble free before the baby is born you will enjoy it so much better mate.i was betting the day after my boy was born,not the way to go :-(:-( dig in mucker lets get to xmas 😉

Scottyboy

Hi markie

Welcome aboard and well done on day 3

Once we let go of the losses and wasted time and everything else that gambling gave us we choose then to say NO MORE

You have already started saying no more by going 3 days and by taking one day at a time you can carry on saying no more

You cannot win because you cannot stop so gambling is a pointless waste of time but each day you don't play you will WIN and that is sooo positive for you

Keep strong determined and be positive with yourself

Best wishes

Suzanne x

Hi mate jst popped on here to say goodluck on day 4. Jst think how good xmas with the family will be this year not down a fortune due to this horrible ullness.goodluck the day my friend am already looking forward to day 5 tomorrow. Take it easy

Scottyboy

Day 4 done and dusted! Few urges today but thanks to the support of people on here I am slowly equipping myself with the tools I need to fight them.

came clean to all in the office today about how much I lost in my last binge on sunday. Think the reactions of shock and a little bit of disgust were exactly what I needed. I work in a role where integrity is essential so If I don't quit now this could cause me big problems in the future.

Hoping for a steadier day tomorrow, thanks again to all.

Hi mark, well done on day 4 and especially for mentioning things in your workplace. That's something I wouldn't dare doing but I'm sure it will aid you in your recovery. What things are you doing to keep urges at bay? I like to put my phone down in my room and go somewhere different maybe a bike ride or walk. If weather is bad read a book or play a game either on phone or laptop or with your little one (I don't have that same joy). All the best.

Well done mate lets roll on to day 5 😉 I told a few people at my work today aswel,trying not to tell to many people as dont want to put to much pressure on myself but think it will help me that others know I have a problem.some want us to fail because thats the way they are,some want us to do well.i know the ones we are going to prove wrong! 😉 have a happy bet free day tomorrow mucker and then its down to the weekend 😉

Scottyboy

Hi markie

Thankyou for your supportive words on my thread

Day 4 done and dusted very well done

Stay strong keep positive and day 5 will be done and dusted too

Suzanne x

Goodluck for day 5 pal 😉

Scottyboy

Just got news that hazza who was on day 5 with us has went into the bookies the day and the obvious has happend.yes he has lost. :-(:-( that leaves me and yourself of the 5day mark 😉 keep up good work mate,dont let the team down.

Scottyboy

Thanks for the support guys. Got through the day gamble free but It was a cr** day at work and normally this would have led me straight for a bet to give me that pick me up. I didn't, but must admit to missing it - it was that secret world where I could get lost and forget the world, that is until I lost control and the ability to stop. I cannot mourn for that world now when things are tough because I have spoilt it for myself.

Regarding dealing with the urges, I haven't had any massive ones so far but I think that's because I have very little cash at my disposal and I know my main challenge is the new football season. Hopefully I will be a few weeks clean by then and able to withstand the inevitable overpowering urge for just a little bet. But this site and the amazing people on it are giving me more coping tools each day 🙂

Awright mate,chin up and keep up good work.i am missing it myself but the thought of how I felt on sun after losing big is not worth thinking about.feeling really bored as wife watching all her soaps

And I would normally be sitting betting any sport to keep me occupied but have nothing to do now.its so so hard.going to go back to stuff that kept me happy before gambling at age of 13 and thats getting online for my PlayStation 3 and using that to keep busy.a bit sad but if it works it will do me. Day 6 will be as hard as any for us both mate but we can do it,jst think even if we win 20k or 50k it would end up back to them anyway mate.

Yes you're right I know, there can only be one winner if we bet and it won't be us. Even though there's no proper footy tomorrow it's still Saturday which is a danger day for me because I finish work at 3 and would normally get some bets on then come home and get on the beers and watch the scores. That can't happen anymore and it won't. Stay strong mate 🙂

Tell me bout it mate,am on holiday the morra and I am the same.normally horse bets on,a few footie coupons and golf bets to last me all night with few beers.not anymore,its going to be a killer but jst tell yourself its only until after xmas then after xmas we may feel we dont need it anymore.dont fall the weekend mate stick together,i dont know u at all but one thing I do know is you will be over the moon if getting to mon bet free mate. 😉 stay strong mucker you will help me too.

Day 6 done and dusted. The hardest one yet with it being a Saturday and found myself looking through the friendly scores and getting that 3pm feeling where all that matters is the teams I have bet on. I love Saturday afternoons so much but need to find a way to enjoy them without gambling. May have to stay away from watching the scores for a while.

Felt so down at work this morning, gave everyone the cold shoulder-the fact is my job is so unfulfilling I crave more responsibility and I am starting to see that this has played a massive part in me seeking solace in gambling to gain some s(false) sense of self worth. I need to change jobs for the good of my recovery but the problem is its reasonably well paid and as I am now up to my eyes in debt its a no go for at least two years.

The one thing I can control is my recovery, and to that end I will not gamble tomorrow.

Hey markie

What a positive post and your thoughts are changing

Yes one thing you control is your recovery

Well done and well done on day 6

Suzanne x