Day 68, still counting those days, read a lot on here about counting days. Counting towards the next gamble? I'm counting towards the next mini mile stone of 75 days,the day I can pay off and cancel a credit card.
Those debts have been on my mind lately,coupled with a very quiet time at work its a dangerous time,but I'm keeping strong and working through the urges.
A busy day today for a change,and defo just for today I shall not gamble
Hi Trigger,
Well done on 68 days, and working through those urges,
Stay strong and keep going forwards.
Suzanne xx
Hi trigger
Thanks for your post on my diary yep counting the days till your next bet is a thought although I honestly see it days since I got my soul back and stopped being so selfish it depends what way you think about it 🙂 your doing great congrats on nearly 70 days keep it going
The bear
Hi trigger
congrats on 68 days that's brilliant , I've read your thread and have to say I'm similar I've never had a problem with casinos , FOBTS and online slots , mine is with the sports side of it . So much on tv and in the papers that's it's hard to stay away from it , I'm only day 5 but I've had to make sure I'm not watching the football or checking it To avoid temptation , only 5 days and under no illusion the first big test will come at weekend . Hopefully I can get to watching , racing and football again purely for the enjoyment .
pk09
Hi trigger,
delighted to see you are doing so well. One day at a time. I read on here that if we give recovery half the time and effort we gave gambling the rewards would come.
i hope you are seeing the rewards and I hope you really enjoy getting to that 75 mark and your goal of cancelling the card.
I wish you well on your journey.
beat wishes,
john
Thanks Pk and John for your posts.
Day 71, a busy wkd;a nite out Friday,still recovering.
No thoughts of gambling,its getting to be the norm now.
I have budgets set out each week,and am sticking to them,have enough to take us out for Sunday lunch,just as cheap as buying a joint of beef.
Watching the cricket,I still get emotionally involved,willing england to win, don't know if it's healthy,but they are similar feelings to when I gamble,I'm truly P****d off when we lose a wicket!
No thoughts of odds etc,England winning is enough for me.
Just for today I shall not gamble
Hi Trigger
Thanks for your support and kind words on my diary. Well done on not betting on the cricket and like me, just watching it for what it is rather than what bets are pending.
Also, well done on 72 gamble free days, this is a great start to a gamble free life we hope. Imagine that, no money problems, no added stress, no lies ......etc etc.
Keep up the good work mate,
Onwards and upwards....
James
Day 73. Thanks for your posts nt and James.
No coincidence I've struggling the past 2 days as I have not kept in touch with this site.
Gona ave a good read at some point today.
The gambling demons have been in my head trying to convince me to have a cheltenham gamble;I've got to get my good mindset back,no matter if I won it would eventually lead to more losses and misery.
It's a strong urge I have to work through.
But just for today I shall not gamble.
Hi trigger keep fighting fella demons will come and go stay strong gambling will take everything it's not just a bet at Cheltenham it triggers our bad side keep posting and keep winning
The bear
Thanks bear,I know your right,it always has and always will lead to disaster.
Day 74, more positive day today, a busy day that helps.
Pay day Friday, can finally pay off my high interest credit card,I can see a glimmer of light financially.
Work will get busier as spring approaches,and the next stage of my garden project will take shape in 2 weeks.
In a lot better place than on Monday,the days are adding up quickly,can't believe it will be 3 months in 2 weeks.
Hi Trigger,
Those days sure are mounting up, 75 days today, very well done and getting that card paid off is another big win,
Take care,
Suzanne xx
Day 77 - 11 weeks!
I've been suffering real strong urges the past week,I've worked through them and am feeling very positive about the future now.
In the back of my mind I've always thought I'd go back to gambling in the future,for me to try and admit I can never gamble again did sound impossible.
But I know feel that can be a reality.
I could never stop after 1 bet,I'm realising that now, there is no end game,ever.
A day at a time I'm getting better,getting out of debt;getting more content with what I have in the world,beginning to like myself again.
A lazy Sunday in prospect tomorrow,gamble free.
Day 78. A family day planned;sunny day;garden work as well.
My ever changing moods affecting me at the moment,taking things day at a time gamble free.
Just for today I shall not gamble
Day 80 - another quiet day at work.
Missus wants to book up a mini break in may also a wkd away planned and money spent this week on the final part of my winter garden project.
It feels I'm not getting anywhere financially, even tho the days are adding up.
Time to grit the teeth and not give in to any major urges that I am suffering lately.
100 days in sight.
Just for today I shall not gamble
Hi Trigger
Well done on 81 days gamble free. Keep trying to get over these urges and keep busy. Just remember how destructive gambling is, I know its frustrating with the finances. They are a constant reminder of the damage it causes. Don't let the evil gambling thoughts convince you that you'll make a bit of quick cash through gambling, we know it doesn't work for us.
Keep going mate, the finances WILL get better and you'll have a much better life without gambling
Take care
James
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