my betting diary

merry christmas everyone. . . Big day today a gamble free boxing day ?? Not planning for a bet tho watched channel 4 morning line and was mixed up.was it tradition or habit or the demons? no urges to get a football coupon on thats a bonus . Got to stay focused and determined.keep up the good work everyone.

boxing day over folks and NO BETS its only 12 days since i last gambled but missing out on todays big festivals of racing and football made me really happy. . A big distraction for me was going round to see my 2 daughters and having tea with my ex which was a real bonus as my ex can be really awkward at times when i want to see kids but most of all its thanks to all of you on these forums. thanks again everyone.

Hi winningpost

Not long now to the new year and a year without gambling for us all i hope. Excellent work so far keep it up Jeff.

mixed feelings today folks...4 times this season i have backed rooney for 1st goal and failed miserably..was peed off briefly but then realised gonnae be far better off in long run being gamble free... 13 days today and still no bet

Hi wp,

Really glad things are going well for you! 'only 12/13 days' is a great achievement and hopefully come the 1st week in Jan I'll be able to say the same! Just a quick post to say keep it up really mate, here's to a great new year...

Matt

Hi Winningpost,

Well done on your gambling free time! Objectively life does get better when the gambling stops.. even when it doesnt feel like it.. just takes time and patience and a real determination not to gamble. Free yourself "one day at a time" from the anxiety of trying to will some footballer being able to score the first goal.. enjoy the footy cos you enjoy the footy. All the best.. S.A 🙂

thanks guys. Yesterday day 14 was strange old day. My mate was working so gave me his season ticket for the match. Went into town early and popped into ********* for welsh national and thought what the hell am i doin in here.force of habit. Could easily have been tempted wi a football coupon as well but showed real will power and walked out. That was too dangerous hopefully never again. Today i am goin down to my work to withdraw from the lottery syndicate (have to sign legal document) its only 8 quid month but still a form of gambling so have to pull out.i guess it shows how serious i am about kicking this cancerous habit. Today is day 15 and these last 15 days have been the longest of my life but im really giving it a go this time. Keep up the good work folks. We can do this.

hello mate looks like u r chugging along nicely beware of the betting shops its too easy to slide in without thinking. keep up the good work. john.

Thanks for the post on my diary mate. As you say it is hard to switch off after so long. As regards to the Wesh National--how much would we have lost on that race?? I watch a lot of racing on tv at the moment and have been picking horses out for each race--only had the odd winner and over the xmas period would have been hundreds down on level stakes--but I am not- I am level on no stakes at all and it feels b****y great!!

As for the football, Rooney is always a short price and does not score that many so you would be losing over a longer period but guess what--you are not losing because you are not betting--stay strong and remember if you are gambling, 'You cannot be a winner because you cannot stop'. Have a great new year. Stumper

thanks for your posts guys. Today is day 16 and nothing to report. No news is good news. Another day without a bet and it feels great. . Again special thanks to all you people keeping diaries.i just wish i found this site years ago. . Keep posting folks. .

day 17 and no bet....to the many people on this site heres to a bet free 2010 with best wishes to you all.we re all in this together.keep up the good work

Hi winningpost.

Happy new year to you fella and big congratulations on your progress thus far. I think the first few weeks are the hardest and it gets a little easier after that. Important that you do not get complacent and keep busy to prevent you handing any more money over the bookies counter.

Have a great gamble free 2010.

thanks curly10 best wishes to you too. Today is day 18. . I am currently on train (work on railways so have free passes and does help) heading back to scotland to see my parents and have few drinks. Im i bit worried the drink factor will kick in and make me gamble but i am determined not to. My ex partner thinks am mad for even attempting to travel for all the snow we ve had but think she just tryin to put dampener on whole thing and not want to see me enjoy myself.she has a habit of doing this. i will certainly not gamble today for if i do i will have let all you people down and as ive said before its you lot that are getting me through this hard time. Thanks again folks and keep up the good work.

Hi wp,

Just read through your diary and wanted to say well done. You really seem to want to make it and I hope you do. The early days were the hardest for me and I started in april but sadly was snared back in on boxing day as the racing was too much too resist. You did better than me there my friend so well done!

Keep strong

Eyes X