Its time

Hi Scott , Glad to see you doing so well my friend , a good strong focus on what you want from life is all your ever going to need !

Oh ! and by the way , you do know that if you go over a week without posting they throw you out , right ? LOL !

Have a great day buddy !

Thought I would just drop by and remind myself that all is well. Reached 250 days today and still feel that today as day 1. I will treat it with the respect it deserves but will not fear what may happen. I now feel "clean" of gambling, it is now far easier not to gamble than to gamble so I will continue to take this line of least resistance. I will do this not because of the money or for other people (they will benefit as an outcome of my actions) but simply because I have stored the memories of how I felt some of the gambling days.

I remember stopping smoking and always know that one cigarette may not be fatal but could quickly lea to another - I treat gambling with the same respect.

I am fortunate in the fact that I have not faced the demons that many gamblers face but will not be complacent, nor will I think that my journey is any easier than anyone else's. I have stopped gambling because that is the choice I made and continue to make! I choose that today will be a fantastic day and I hope that others have the same opportunity. Whatever I see or hear, I continue to appreciate that I control what I do !

Morning SBIS,

Well done on 250 days. Can be done by making good choices.

Best wishes

Hiya Scott and thanks for all your support the last few month , wow look at you go on 250 days ! , big congratulations my friend and I'm always glad to be 99 days behind you !.

Have a great day Buddy !

Feeling good. Just about to set off for London for a very important meeting and do so without any thoughts of gambling (although by coming on here to post, obviously gambling is somewhere in my consciousness).

Despite what I have said, I actually feel quite sad, one of us (of the green warty variety) is about to hit rock bottom but I don't think he realises that yet. Despite all the support that has been offered in here, he just cannot get to grips with himself and the gambling demons. Really sad to see that for some, the beast cannot be tamed.

It does make me thankful for how fortunate I am being in my journey!

Today will be a great day for me, I hope it is for

Hi, S,

It is sad, but it's down to him. He's had and no doubt will continue to have all the support that the forum can give. Don't risk taking on other people's problems.

Focus on you, stay safe, take care.

BW,

CW

Morning Scott , I felt the same toward the warty one a few weeks ago , when he really didn't want help and that's the problem until were ready the struggle will continue . Unfortunately we just have to be there to give advice when needed and return to looking after ourselves and give support to those that do seek help !.

Look after you buddy !

Have a good day

Just sat in pret with coffee and Danish watching the world go by. Value the moments that not gambling gives me.

Another great week with little thought of gambling. In fact the only time I think of gambling is in relation to GA or this forum.

Been doing some decorating and it's nice that everything is without crisis and life is a nice kind of normal. Well, that is enough to report on. If ever I need reminding of why I don't gamble then "a nice kind of normal" is always worth striving for.

I am sure this week will be fantastic (and normal) and I hope it is for you too.

Hi Scott , great to see you enjoying your new improved life !

" Normals " good my friend , enjoy !

Quick check in to say that all is well... No thoughts but barriers still in place (just in case). A conscious decision to ensure that if my will falters then I am protecting myself. It is absolutely key that I continue to treat my addiction with the respect it needs.

Looking forward to a good weekend, bit of golf and a few beers. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Life is good. Just sat on train on my way to Brighton which means that I will be at Victoria station which has 2 bookies within it so as I sit here I thought this would be a good time to update my diary. I know I will not visit them today and I want to remind myself of why that is (should I ever Start to wobble I can look back at this). Although I have a bit of money with me, I will have 30 mins spare and I will be in the location - I have resolve and confidence - I am strong and have no need to have a "dirty little affair" with the bookies. I am happy and have my wife and kids - that is the only thing I need to have a connection with!

Good GA meeting on Wednesday but embarrassed to say that I was late because I actually forgot about it! Whilst embarrassed I also take this as a positive - gambling is no longer part of my daily thinking. What is good though is that the minute I was asked why I was sat at home I wanted to get straight down there! Going through a bit of strife at work with a restructure on the cards so the next 6 months will require me to be focussed. Notwithstanding that though, I am enjoying a "normal" life and value every day.

Today will be a great (despite working 15 hours) day and I will enjoy it! I hope that today anyone reading also achieves what they set out to.

Have a great day and strong weekend.

Hi Scott , thanks for your post Buddy its much appreciated , you sometimes feel your on your own with your outlook and its always good to realise your not .

Really made up your going so strong in recovery and hugely inspirational to all !.

Have a good evening mate and will catch up soon !

Best wishes ..............Alan

Great to read your still winning the battle. Love that you forget your GA meeting but love it more that you just didn't say sod it and give it a miss.

Just a quick one I've posted today about a number you can call to SE from bookies over the phone.

Why not do the couple at the station you can add as you go. I'm of the opinion it's best to build your blocks while your in a good place and 280 days in your not in bad place.

KTF

A wet Thursday morning but nothing dull in my life. The last 40 gamble free weeks are paying real benefit both financially and emotionally. For those who say that the money isn't important - to me it is - although the money is not the driver! I look at the improvements in my financial position purely as a positive outcome resultant from my efforts and continued abstinence. The money is a good measure of how long I haven't gambled - if I measure my success in terms of time then money works. However, I am more interested in measuring my progress through my thoughts and drive to gamble and I am happy to report that the thought of gambling is abhorrent, similar to the thought of having a cigarette after 6 years without one.

I feel very positive and can now say that my default position is that of a non-gambler. There , I said it - I am a gambler who chooses not to gamble ....... today.

For that reason, today will be a great day and I hope it is for you too. . . . Tomorrow, . . . . . my intention is to feel the same so looking forward to that too....