Flagg,
Just to let you know that I really appreciated your message of support on my diary. I endured a tough few days and it was nice to read some nice words from you.
You are doing brilliant in your recovery, which is great to see.
Tomso.
281 days thats the difference mate. Keep up the class work you are a fine example to follow.;-)
Good Afternoon,
Day 282 - No problems to report here today just working my way through another day in January. One of my bigger targets which I hope to work on throughout the year is to make January next year a whole lot easier for myself from a financial perspective.
Making plans for xmas isn't new saving a bit of money etc but a January contingency plan that has to be the way forward.
Still no danger of me gambling everything is still raw enough for me not to fall into that trap but I can see how the addiction manages to grind people down in this month. Totally irrational but it does tell us to try and 'win' our way out of trouble.
Anyway, most importantly I won't succumb and I will still be here in 10 days time moving forward.
Day 282 - Raw Enough!
Hi Flagg
That sounds like a great plan to build a Jan contingency- sometimes it feels like Jan will never end.
Still, it's a great month to take stock and look forward to the bright year ahead 🙂
Have a great evening
Irene
x
Morning Diary,
Day 283 - One day at a time is certainly serving me well right now. Cannot quite get going so far. High hopes for this year and still very much early days so just got to persevere and push through this malaise. It is all psychological though and I know if I remain true to the philosophy which has worked so far I will be absolutely bouncing again in no time.
Day 283 - Not quite there yet!
Mornin Flagg
The knowledge u av now is always goin to serve u well and will get u through this spell , it would be amazing to feel on top of the world everyday but its not reality life will throw little tests at us and sometimes all we can do is ride it out and like I said u will and u will def bounce back , do know how u feel been there many times
The main thing is were still here standing up to be counted in our quest to lead better lives and we will
Take care
Castle2
Morning flagg,
I can relate to your post the malasie has set in here to and i need to be aware that the gambling mentality could set in if im not on the ball.
Ive been going to bed and each night thinking about 3 things im thankfull for .
This to shall pass and im confident that the motivation and enthusiasiam will come back soon.
Take care
Blondie
flagg
it is the rollercoaster journey going through the course so just sit tight and you will soon be back at the top of that rollercoaster bud
The Flagg we know and love will be back soon, probably with vengeance lol. Thanks for your post the other day. You know I always appreciate your opinions. I did laugh at the fact you said about posting daily and then I missed that day lol one day from 59 ain't bad tho - commentators curse Flagg, your fault. Anyway have a good day.
Flagg
fella i Will add this most folk i have spoken to this year, not the compulsive gambling community but those other normal folk lol and they are all by and large finding the start of the year a task. No celebrations forthcoming no holidays, wet weather and the cost of xmas on the wallet and waistline to deal with.
Me i have a little smile, safe in the knowledge we the recovering cg do have something going on.
Something special.
Each day we earn the right to better our tomorrow.
Not an easy choice, but informed a life changing one.
So my friend be safe in the knowledge that these feelings Will pass why??
Because luckily for us we have a choice.
Just for today no bet.
Duncs stepping forward never back
Good Evening,
Day 284 - Many many thanks for the messages of support, a real pick me up over the last 24 hours or so. Will repost in the next couple of days.
Just a quick one from me today, nothing to report really much more upbeat than yesterday and certainly no thoughts of gambling so that goes down as a good day.
Day 284 - Improved mood!
no thoughts of gambling
works me and you
Morning,
Day 285 - Back to Friday again. Moaning about January dragging but at the same time it seems like 2 minutes since last Friday. Really hard to please me clearly!!
Bit of snow here and forecast for worse during today. Intention is to be out of work no later than 3 as I was in nice and early.
Nice relaxing weekend ahead prob catch up on some housework.
Day 285 - Snow is falling!
Hi Mr f
I want your job......finishing at 3pm sounds great 🙂
Sorry to hear things are a bit down for you, no for long hopefully.
285- brill!
Enjoy your weekend (its my rubbish one- nightshift fri/sat)
take care
Irene
x
ps whats happening with the scotland trip??
Flagg,
Like you say January is a tough un for many. Even for the non-gamblers. You're doing spectacularly so keep on doing what you're doing. I'm also finding posting regularly is helping me in my own battle.
April will come round before you know it bud.
Bilko
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