Hi, just read through your diary and it's a big WELL DONE. You have really bought into beating this evil and have the right attitude to do so. Great to hear the urges are not there but you know you need to keep your guard up. There is life after admitting our problem, it's an illness that we have to slowly recover from, but with each day feel stronger and look forward. What is done is done all we have to do is make sure we never go back there.
Keep up the good work!
Dear Jill,
Congrats on being 58 days gamble free. I read through your posts and it is positive to see how much progress you have made. We understand the journey of recovery is not always easy. Well done on taking the steps to protect yourself by putting these blocks in place.
Glad to hear your urges are no longer present, keep up the hard work and continue to put in the mental efforts.
One day at a time! Keep posting and sharing.
Best wishes,
Vanessa
Forum Admin
Haven't posted for a while but now 138 days gamble free. Have opened up to family, friends and work colleagues about my addiction. They were all surprised and had no idea but then again why would they. They knew I liked a bet but had no idea of the scale of my addiction. All were very supportive. I really didn't think I would ever open up like that but if by me speaking up it can help anyone who may have a gambling problem then I'm so glad I have.
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Today I am 200 days gf. Have achieved this through the help on this site and the support of family and friends. I am also proud of myself but will never get complacent as I know how sneaky this addiction can be. One day at at time. Anyone who has read my first post will know what a bad place I was in. Thank you everyone for helping me on this journey of being gamble free. Take care everyone and never be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help xx
Dear @Jillg65
Congratulations on being 200 days gamble free, that is a really amazing achievement.
Thank you for continuing to post and sharing your journey with us all, it's great to see.
Best wishes,
Sophie C
Forum Admin
240 days gamble free. Lots of football on these days and that was something I liked to gamble on. I do occasionally miss it. I hear friends and workmates talk and post online about their bets and their winnings . They dont talk so much about their losses but then not many people do. I did occasionally wish that I could enjoy a few small bets but I know what a few small bets for me would lead to and I never want to return to that horrible dark place ever again. I'm at a stage now when I'm angry with the gambling industry. The bingo adverts and casino adverts giving free bets to entice you and showing groups of people having so much fun gambling. Tiny tiny writing at the end warning us to play safe. It's not good enough . People's life's are being ruined . I hope one day I can help other people to beat this addiction . For now though it's one day at a time . Life is so much better without gambling. Stay safe everyone ❤
Haven't posted for a while but 463 days gamble free. So proud of myself but again never complacent. All blocks still in place . Although I haven't had any urges to gamble for a long time I know all to well how it can catch you unawares and hit you so I will never remove the blocks . I talk openly about my addiction to friends family and colleagues . Took a long time but the embarrassment and self loathing has gone and if I can help just one person beat this horrible addiction and create awareness of the underhand sites that lure you in then it is worth it. By no means an expert but here to listen if anyone needs to talk. Never be embarrassed to ask for help . Take care everyone xx
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