this is my 8th day gambling free and i feel like a different person. its a shock to me to realise how much money i could have had if i never was so wreckless. ive got support from my girlfriend to help me and she is amazing, id urge anyone who is going alone to tell someone as that is the first step to recovery.
i have recently just started a new job in the last few days and my mind has been focused on that, i have had no time to gamble and still feel the same as i did on day one. the weekend was another big tester for me early on in my road to recovery, my friends also like to gamble but are sensible and control it. being around them at the weekend the conversation always comes up at some point and they dont think i have properly quit so are always asking me about it and what i am betting on etc. i like the fact that i have not ignored it all together and can still talk about it and be in the room when people are talking about it as i feel it tests me to see if i'll break and each time i resist it i feel more confident and better about myself to never do it again.
Welcome Dylant6727 to the Forum.
It sounds like you have taken some positive steps towards changing the problem gambling. If you would like to talk to an adivso the helpline is her 7 days a week till midnight; freephone 0808 8020 133, and you can also use the netline.
I have also moved your post to the Recovery Diaries section of the forums, as this might be a more compatible place for your curent Diary post.
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today will be my 14 day gambling free and it is getting slightly easier as the days pass, it still come into my head and people keep taking about it around me. i need to stay strong minded, i can do this. i have taken steps to prevent myself from relapsing such as closing all online accounts, banning myself from the shops and handing my finances over to someone to ensure i dont do it. changing my mindset and approach to life as they all have an impact.
Hi Dylant
Well done in staying strong although you've been around people who talk about gambling. I always found it helpful to shut off from the conversion should it arise. Keep it up!
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today is my 35th day gambling free and i havent looked back once. its getting easier as the days go by although i cant dwell on that. the next few weeks will be harder as football season starts and i use to bet heavily on the football, determined but i dont go back to my old habit. finally can say av turned my life around for the better, have lots more money to enjoy my life.
Hi Dylan, it sounds like you're doing great. Keep it up. As time passes, complacency will become your biggest issue, so just do whatever you can to keep reminding yourself how bad things can get with the addiction and how you don't want to return to that place.
my 99th day today, cant believe i have come this far its incredible. tomorrow will be my 100th day and this is what i set out to achieve, 100 days. i will try my hardest not to relapse, although it is still in my mind alot
Well done Dylan, keep going and surely you'll see out 2017 on a high.
One day at a time. 9days GF.
back on this trying to start again, went into a very bad gambling binge. got into debt and my mental health has deteriorated massively.
Sorry to hear this Dylan. I hope you can find the support on here to help you on your recovery. I wish you all the best.
thanks for your support. i’ve been here before it doesnt get easier. ots a constant fight in my mind, which right now i have lost. im a determined person and will try and turn this around is there any help that anyone could recommend?
Vin47 wrote:
Sorry to hear this Dylan. I hope you can find the support on here to help you on your recovery. I wish you all the best.
Hi Dylan,
It might be worth calling the GamCare helpline/netline for some advice and support or just another place for you to talk things over. The service is open every day from 8.00am-midnight.
With best wishes,
Helen
Forum Admin
Hi Dylan - there is some advice, firstly financial and then about gambling.one financial issues are caused by gambling! Gambling won’t solve them. So first advice is speak to stepchange charity about you’re debts - they will talk through budgets / affordability and even stop int etc. This will put you in better place financially. (Help your mind etc). Then to stopping gambling! Ensure self exclusion/ gamblock / never carry cash / hand over finances / tear up cards this will help to stop you gamble when you get the urge. These are simple practical things you can do now that will help in the early days, hope this helps Jappy
Hats off to you for being brave enough to share that. I m only gambling free since Friday night. My problem has been losing all control when drinking but I m doing everything possible to try and make sure I never feel like this again. You’re not alone.
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