Day 9
Another good day which was gamble free, kept busy and no real urges despite lots of football and golf etc. Thanks for the comments Change, keep it going mate you are doing well. Heres to another gamble free week. One day at a time.
Day 11
Another uneventful day yesterday with no urge to bet I only had feelings of guilt as to the misery this addiction has caused. The positives are that if I continue to abstain in a couple of years I will be on a good financial footing. Unfortunately this does not help meantime but every day without a bit is a winning day. Onwards and upwards, I will not gamble today.
Day 12
Another gamble free day, I honestly don't know how I found the time to gamble!! No great urges at all this week despite lots of football and US Open Tennis. Keeping up my focus and determination and I will not bet today. Thanks for the comment GT I will undoubtedly require some patience!!
Day 13
Almost at the two week point which for me is a long long time without a bet!! Day off today so played golf this morning and going to do some housework before collecting my son from school. No thoughts today I think at long last I can see the long term benefits of being gamble free. I am a lot less stressed than previously which is encouraging and I am content that I will repay the debt and meantime it won't get any worse. I will not gamble today.
Cheers
Day 14
Feel great getting this far two weeks seemed an etenity at the beginning of the journey. No particular thoughts today used the extra funds I had to pay very small amounts to the debt, every little helps and at least the only place they will be going now is down. Busy weekend planned so limited opportunity to gamble but to be honest I don't feel the need at the moment. I will not gamble today. Good luck everybody remember it can be done if we take it one day at a time.
Day 15
Another busy day and managed to keep the odd impulse at bay. Not really missing the gambling to be honest, I now realise how much more time I have rather than being glued to the computer betting on tennis, football and golf which could take hours. Onwards and upwards today I will not place a bet. Good luck.
Day 17
Uneventful few days but still no gambling which is a huge positive. Onwards and upwards going to watch the football and today I will not gamble. Good luck all
Day 18
Getting close to my next target which is 3 weeks. Not thinking much about gambling at all but constantly feel down about the financial mess I have to fix out. It won't get worse and is manageable but the thought of it makes me unhappy. Anyway time to focus on the future and the family so today I will not gamble. Good luck to all in their battle.
Day 19
Another day done with no bets placed, still having some bad thoughts about the damage I have done but I'm sure that is pretty commmon in recovery and will hopefully soon pass. Staying positive and on the upside no real thoughts about gambling today so all good on that front. Getting close to the three week mark and today I will not gamble.
Day 20
The days seem to be going a bit quicker now thankfully. Feeling quite positive about the future today with no gambling thoughts at all. That said I am still very early in recovery so will guard against any complacency. The feeling of guilt is lurking always on my shoulder but I am happy to live with that meantime as a reminder of the damage this addiction can cause. Tomorrow will see me at the three week mark which is quite an achievement for me so I may well celebrate with a penny caramel. Be strong everyone this journey is achievable. I will not gamble today.
Day 21
Happy days, reached the 3 week mark can't quite believe it!!! Will post more later.
Day 22
Today is the first day since beginning my journey that I have felt slightly positive about not gambling. I remain strong in my resolve with no urges at all today. I am going to watch the football and relax knowing the outcome will not cost me any money. Next target is 30 days complacency is not allowed. Today I will not gamble. Good luck all.
Day 23
Good morning diary and welcome to hopefully another gamble free day. Feeling quite tired so a day in front of the TV beckons, no urges or thoughts today. Onwards and upwards ready for the start of a new gamble free week.
I sure hope so GT lets make it happen and remain strong.
Day 24
Another one bites the dust. Quite busy today and no gambling thoughts at all, feeling quite positive at the moment although my debt is always at the back of my mind as a constant reminder of the damage this addiction can and does bring. Will watch the football tonight safe in the knowledge that the score, bookings, corners etc. don't matter to me. Life is slowly getting less stressful without gambling, long may it continue. Today I will not gamble, one day at a time............. it can be done.
Good luck everyone.
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