So today at 12.36 I took what I hope is my final spin on slots. I need to stop for my self respect, the fear of getting in way too deep. I need to take deep breaths and take an hour at a time to get past this mad obsession. I know it started out as fun then became a past time of chasing losses. No more , this time Im being honest with myself. Im going to post on here everytime I feel an urge. I found last time that I did ok whilst I put my feelings down on here. now I need to keep busy. too much time on my hands...... but no more I need a new dustraction. so hopefully Ive found it here. Hopefully Ill find the same strength as others.
Hi... you got any plans to put barriers in place? Exclusion? Withdrawal limits? Handing control to a loved one? It's tough so you'll probably need to think about them. Good luck.
Hi Change. Yes I have self excluded. Small steps hour by hour . today is gonna be tough Im on my own for most of it but Ive put a plan in place..... ive written a list of jobs ive been putting off so Im gonna keep busy. Weekends are the worst when Im on my own when my other half s working. I want my life back....
How's the list of jobs gone? Hope you're doing ok.
Hi Change. Ty so much for replying. Yesterday went well, I kept so busy no thoughts of gambling online and as Ive self excluded hopefully I can continue in my 'new' life. Ive decided that I need to distract myself which I did yesterday and felt so much better for it. Im hoping this week will fly by then Im away for a week. If I can get 14 days under my belt im hoping Itll focus me more. I hope yr doing ok too xx
So today Im still winning. Winning by not giving in to any stupid urges to gamble online. Abstaining totally. blocks in place and any thoughts of gambling crushed by thought of how to pay of my credit card debt. I can do this this time. I dont know why it feels different from before it just does. By May nest year the dents will be repaid and Ill start saving more than just the money but Ill be saving myself from the feelings of guilt and regret. I can do this.....
Hi,
You sure can do this, by abstaining and maintaining taking one day at a time.
Suzanne xx
I'm with you. My last spin was a week ago. I'm determined to stay off this time. My last online spin on a slot was 50 pounds!! For one spin!!! Then a few weeks of fobts till last Tuesday I decided enough was enough. No idea how but financially this last month hasn't really been terrible but mentally it has really messed me up. Feeling the haze lift slowly and it will take time. Good luck.
Feeling good, feeling determined. I can do this. abstaining, not looking back. looking to a gamble free future. one hour, one day at a time .....
Still feeling Good, still feeling determined. I can do this. Another hour, another day gamble free. Abstaining 🙂
Abstaining 🙂 feeling good but not complacent. I can do this.....
Keep going and keep that triangle broken,
You are doing this now lol.
Suzanne xx
Thanks Suzanne. After attempting before this time feels different, this time its more 'real' sounds daft but this time Im more determined somehow. Abstaining again today and feeling so good. the triangle is smashed, oh I wont deny I dont think of playing slots but whats the point I KNOW I'll only lose and any buzz will only be temporary. I can do this .....
So back after a weeks holiday and no thoughts of gambling... abstaining 🙂
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