Thanks GT, very much plodding along at the moment, the days were going thick and fast but now the football season is upon us, the days have been going very slow, especially in my job. I have just been enjoying the football without the pressure of betting though which is good and I need to remember that. I've also decided that the prices aren't worth the outcome to try and halt me from wanting to have the football bet, like 'if them 4 results did come in, would it be worth it?' And the answer is no, the odds are against us as they don't reflect the risk as the bookies always win, therefore it isn't worth it. It's not worth it for the gambling cycle/frenzy is end up in, it's not worth the lies, it's not worth any of it and I can't be bothered. I'm just appreciating the football season starting for it being football, I love football, I love playing it, I love watching it with a drink (soft drink or alcoholic), but I don't need to bet on it anymore. Yes the days are going slower, but I knew that this would happen, and I knew I had to tackle these hurdles, but it's all for a better life, and a better 'me'. Still it has been hard but by putting that bet on I risk losing a lot more, and it isn't worth it. Like I said, feeling like the odds aren't worth it, like even if 3 correct scores did come up, yes it would pay well, but how many losing bets would I have to put on in order for it to happen, hundreds maybe even thousands. So instead, I'm just going to enjoy football for it being football, because that's what it is, not gambling. Anyway day 99, thank you for your response GT, 1 more day and I reach a milestone, just got to get through a day at work with everyone on a betting frenzy. Oh well, hopefully one day there willl be something around the corner, Jez
Jez, I love that post...It was like an argument between the Devil & the Angel that ended with a sweep of the Angel's wing, swatting the baddie away 🙂
You are too right that your fiver is better spent elsewhere & for what it is worth, I struggled too around this point...I think it is the addiction realising you are slipping away! I also continued to do the lottery & didn't Mr Gamble try luring me in that way instead so you are absolutely right not to give him the chance by starting gambling on different things! Equally don't listen to the "Look how well you've done, go on treat yourself" lies that will start to surface tomorrow!
99 days of winning...Way to go 🙂
Keep making the right choices - ODAAT
Whoop whoop, welcome to the Century Club 🙂
Wow, day 108, the days are going thick and fast again. I have indeed reached the 100 club and counting! I haven't had any 'go on treat yourself' ideas. Just very much getting on with things and not really thinking too much about the gambling. Got a lot of other things going on which is good, not to try to blot out the gambling either, but to try and improve my life. So yeah things are going well thus far. Long may it continue, Jez
Day 111, and plodding along, life is going well, a far cry from 111 days ago. Long may it continue, Jez
Not checked in for a while - like me it looks like you are doing well, and the days are flying past now!
Kepp your guard up!
Day 116, the guard is certainly up Luke-t, but yes I am doing well and I'm glad you are as well. I think I've just disassociated myself with gambling. I know that I could be lured in etc etc, but I'm really not that bothered about it anymore. It's as if I'm concentrating on other issues and I prefer it this way. I feel like I'm making a difference in the other things I'm trying to achieve instead of wasting my time and life gambling, Jez
Hello GT, 117 days is good. The decision has been made to not gamble again. So I shall reach the 3% club, there's no other alternative. I know that one bet would lead to disaster, I'm not prepared to go down that road. I feel like I'm in a different place as other things have taken precedence. I've road out the start of the football season. I'm doing as best as I can and all I can do is not gamble as that is what speaks volumes, Jez
129 days, fighting on, Jez
sounds like you are doing well jez and have reached a similar stage in this recovery process that i have.... like you siad gambling just doesnt seem to bother me anymore, life is better, focussed on other things, seeing friends, saving money, payin off debts, holidays!!! It all adds up to a much better life! pleased you are doing well
I appreciate that Luke-t and I completely agree. Life is happening and I'm more than glad, so much happier and have many other priorities now where I'm not in a gambling haze, Jez
Hi jez, I am about a week ahead of you in terms of days of not gambling, keep going mate we can beat the demon
Cheers davebs26, all the best with your recovery. I get a weird sensation in the sense that I'm not risking anything anymore, I don't have them feelings of gut wrenching worry where I know I'm at the precipice of oblivion which is brilliant. But I do sometimes get a weird feeling close to it and then feel sheer relief that I'm not putting myself through it and therefore, in a way, feel thankful that I'm not in and amongst it all anymore. So yeah, all a bit odd, I'm just relieved and don't want to feel like that anymore, this is how I know I'm going to beat this. Keep it up davebs26, Jez
148 days gamble free! Woke up early and thought I'd visit. Things are going really well. Life's improving in so many aspects which is great. Not being in a gambling haze helps in so many ways, I'm more focuses in the things I need to do, I see time as opportunities to make friends, get fitter and improve myself in so many ways. I'm battling through, I still have thoughts but I realise that it isn't worth it in so many respects. I also realise that this takes time but I'm giving myself a fighting chance. A lot has changed since near enough 5 months ago, there is no time to waste anymore, I think I've only truly realised how much time and effort I put into gambling and it has no real worth by any stretch of the imagination, yeah it fills boredom, but why not do something more productive with my time? That's where I'm at now, if I'm bored I'll read a book, or catch up on television, or watch that series that I've been meaning to watch, or socialise, or go to the gym, swimming anything that is useful and makes me happy. Anyway, 148 days, a great achievement and long may it continue, Jez
150, not bad, Jez
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