Hi Dan, great to see all is still going well.
I’ve never really been an avid sports better but I am also a little envious of those who can have those fun little bets during the World Cup. Like Leedsfans says though, all you will ever hear about are the wins though. In my experience those who brag about the wins and never the losses are normally those who have a problem, to one degree or another.
I remember back in ‘98 I think it was, instead of having loads of smaller bets, I suddenly decided to have one £50 bet on Darren Anderson being the first goals scorer vs Columbia I think. 16-1. You know the rest, he was. £800 winnings. Collected it from the Bookies and bought a car. The weird thing was that none of my close mates gambled or had any idea I did, then for some reason I announced my ‘crazy one-off’ bet to them all as the game got underway. To this day it remains the stuff of legends. They correctly know that was a flukey one off win, but don’t realise that it was a flukey win in amongst thousands of greater losses.
Keep up the great work mate!
Day 37
No urges recently. I thought the World Cup would provide some urges but it hasn’t yet materialised. I hope it stays that way.
I’m not missing gambling at all. I just have so much hatred for it at the moment. The thought of putting a bet on and losing money that I’ve worked d**n hard for, makes me feel sick just thinking about it.
I’m enjoy being gamble free. I’ve almost forgotton what it was like to live a gambling life.
Dan
Thank-you Dan for your continued encouragements. This time does feel different I want to give life a chance. Keep it up chum,life is on the up
Day 40
I’m pleased to get myself into the forties. The recovery now feels real and I’m beginning to believe in myself more and more as the days go by. The urges over the 40 days, when they have arrived, have been minor and therefore easily manageable.
My whole mindset over gambling has changed in the last month or so and I firmly believe that is because I have seeked help.
It’s still way too early to call it a success, but I’m now well on the road to recovery.
I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be gamble free but day by day, my belief is getting stronger and stronger.
Dan
Our friend Dan is a forty day man who's steadfast, bold and strong
The gamcare road is taking him home to where he does belong
The wind cries his name and friends urge him along
'Cos Dan the Man is on the way and singing a happy song
Well done Dan.
Keep up the good work!
Hi Dan, great to see you are still well on it.
My mindset too has totally changed. Like you, I don’t want to get too cocky and say I’ve got it beat but something has definitely changed for that better.
Keep up the great work
Well done Dan, glad to see you feel better about it this time round.
Have a good weekend mate.
All the best.
Day 42
6 weeks gamble free.
Feeling very proud of myself today. I’m only a few days away from my 2nd payday since stopping gambling.
It looks like being a great week or so, weather wise, so I’m going to take advantage of that and enjoy my life. Gambling can do one! It doesn’t need to feature in my life anymore. I’m very happy without it. Soon I’ll feel like I can treat myself to a few things that I’ve perhaps not been able to afford in the past due to my gambling.
Happy days! 🙂
Dan
Day 46
Still enjoying life without gambling, despite the World Cup seeming to provide me with endless opportunities and free bet offers.
I’m just not interested at the moment. There are far better things to enjoy in my life such as the beautiful weather and spending time with my family.
I got paid yesterday and that money is staying well away from any online/bookies. Instead it will go towards rebuilding and reshaping my life into something worthwhile.
Dan
48 days. Well done buddy, brilliant stuff.
Isn’t gambling just the most pointless thing ever?!
Day 48
Thanks for your messages, Caughtup and Ukds 🙂
Another weekend is upon us and it’s another scorcher.
Yes, ukds69, gambling is pointless. For us compulsive gamblers, it only ever ends in one way. Misery!
I’m thinking about gambling less and less these days. I have very few urges to place a bet. I just don’t see the point. Every day that I don’t bet, I’m winning.
I’ve got a holiday to look forward to in a few weeks. So life feels good right now. The best it’s felt in a long time.
Long may it continue.
Dan
Day 50
I’m proud to have hit 50 days without gambling. My quality of life has improved considerably and generally I’m a lot better off for not gambling.
Dan
52 days complete.
Rarely think about gambling. I enjoy my life without it too much.
I’m feeling more alive. Day by day, I’m recovering. I’ll never be cured. But I can turn my life into something worthwhile.
Dan
Day 55
I love waking up to a gloriously sunny Saturday morning.
Going into town with my mum this morning for a coffee and a catch up. Then back home to prepare for the England game.
A gamble free life is the way to be.
I’ve almost forgotton what it’s like to lose sleep after heavy losses and to worry endlessly about how I explain my lack of money.
The best thing I ever did was to tell my girlfriend. She actually hasn’t asked to see my bank account for a while now, but I know she’s lurking and could ask at any time.
Dan
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