Yo,
All good sounds mighty fine to me .
Loving the new targets .
Have a great weekend , here the sun might make an appearance , now wouldn't that be a sight for sore eyes .
Shiny xxxxxxx
Hi Diary,
Day 369 - Been a pleasant enough Friday and looking forward to the weekend bet free!
Day 369 - Friday!!
Morning Diary,
Day 370 - Early post on the back of a late one seems to make the count go faster. GA member Thursday mentioned how he was tempted to throw a £1 into the national sweepstake and then on Saturday fancied a bet on the race. Interesting because he wasn't a racing man. I think our addiction will try anything to reel us in. I almost fear football and poker as they were my big vices. However, urges for me in the past year have always been for things I didn't gamble on. The National thing just reminded me to stay on guard and not let the addiction get into my head.
Anyway, onwards and upwards as ever, nice and calm now the year has come and gone and hoping for a smooth few months.
Day 370 - No Complacency!
Morning Diary,
Day 371 - Very little to report today. Bit of football shortly, quiz tonight and final round of the golf. Sounds like a nice normal Sunday to me. Only made possible through not gambling.
Day 371 - Normal!
Morning Mr. Flagg,
Personally worn out from all of the drama in my own life; normal sounds pretty darn good to me!! Keep going strong!! -joanxx
Hello Diary,
Day 372 - Brighter mornings and the appearance of the sun are hopefully the motivation I need to get exercising again. I find it relatively easy in the Summer and I become consistent with grand plans. The winter comes and I let it all go. The downside is I spend most of the summer trying to rid the winter weight gain. Same problem this year but my aim is to push through the dull winter months. Maybe setting myself mini targets will help. Sure I have used that tactic for something else.
Day 372 - Tactics
Flagg,
How are you feeling as you start year 2?
I find that the days just slip by now.
Like you i looked to 400.
Having mini targets is maybe the way forward,who knows?
It suits me just fine though.
Best wishes,
gazza
Hi Diary,
Day 373 - Slowly starting to get back into the work groove. Taken a while as with anything when I have my periods of low moods. Been doing a bit more though this last few days and feeling a little more positive.
Exercise is my next big issue to tackle. I went from being semi obsessed to nothing in a short space of time. I do know that the enthusiasm will return but I'm currently trying to force it as I have stopped feeling comfortable with how I look. Work in progress this recovery business.
Day 373 - Chink of light!
Flagg,
Keep pressing on mate. I can certainly relate to the fluctuations in mood; as I'm sure you realise, the longer you stay strong and don't gamble, the better equipped you are to deal with the ups and downs.
Get back the obsession for exercise! Always hardest when we've been lazy for a while... but in my experience, if you can drag yourself through the first few (painful) experiences - whether that be running / gym whatever, it's a virtuous circle. The fitter you are, the more you enjoy it & the the more determined you'll become.
Good luck mate
D123
Evening Diary,
Day 374 - Ticking along ok. Nothing to report. Hope everyone is well.
Day 374 - Ticking!
Hello Diary,
Day 375 - Just on way to GA a place where others understand our addiction! Sadly it is only those who have it who fully understand! No bet today I understand why I shouldn't!
Day 375 - Nearly Friday!!
Morning Diary,
Day 376 - Already know this weekend is going to fly past with lots going on. Then next week working away Monday - Thursday so another week where time will escape me I'm sure.
Had better news at work this year with regards annual bonus. I read my post from last year where I was really disappointed. This year much better and I would guess not gambling has contributed to a much stronger year.
Things could be a lot worse in life and that is the mentality I need to maintain every day.
Day 376 - Hectic week ahead!
Mornin Flagg
Been sharing ur thoughts on the outside world not understanding this addiction , I'm not sure if thats due to me not opening up to so many for me there's a stigma or been stereotyped into been a bad person a real loser in life , possibly this could be the case for some but for many of us its something we did not wish upon us and are giving it our all to fight the addiction , for us we both know the wisdom of the educated supportive people on this site has helped us so much
The harsh reality is it is what it is all we can do is better our own lives something which u av done brilliantly , really pleased u av an annual bonus comin ur way the last one I got through work just bout covered all the money I had blown what my parents had given me , next time that won't be the case as I'm sure u will spend or even save it wisely the important things is u won't blow it
The weather is so much better now and I hope thats helping it def has for me so much better now those cold dark days av gone
So pleased for u and proud of u
Castle2
Massive congrats on one year gamble free, ive been in and around the forums under a few alias in the past and i know you do a lot on here so its great to see you get to that milestone and continue to drive forward. Glad the annual bonus was nice, not sure if its coincedence or what but whenever i stop gambling and do a bit of good in my life things seem to go smoother and get some good news now and again like a nice annual bonus - although i know with the company i work ive got as much chance as being promoted to being Pope as i have of getting a bonus.
Anyway thanks for the post. I hope to be around for a while, i wanna stick to this, i know its for the best and its what i need to do. Have a great weekend.
Hi Flagg,
Really well done on being gamble free for over a year 🙂 a real achievement there my friend.
Well I am back with a stronger head on my shoulders this time and have had a lot of time to think. I am taking different steps this time and still have other barriers in place but this is real serious now because I have a lot to lose if i fall into that horrible trap of gambling. Well hope to catch up more I will be on more often catch up soon
Ricky 🙂 and well done once again
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