My road to freedom!...

17 days gamble free. My previous best over the last 12 years is 28 days.

Although I've only been trying to quit for the last 6 months.

Pretty pleased with how things are going so far.

I've had urges, but I just keep reminding myself of the dark days I had which made me feel utterly worthless.

I keep thinking of the things I can treat myself and the Mrs to in a couple of months if I stay firmly on the gamble-free train.

That excites me and keeps me away from further thoughts of gambling.

£17 I've collected in my jar now.

Doesn't seem a lot, but it's growing. By the day 🙂

What a glorious morning to be gamble free! 19 days ago things looked grim. Now theyre slowly picking up.

Have a great weekend!

Have a great weekend Moorey x

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I really like your post it's really inspiring,I'm new on here an I've been fighting this addiction for nearly 10 years an I'm prob at the lowest point off my life at the moment!but I'm gonna start today to put things right! an just reading your posts is giving me hope that I can do the same,this is my day 1 off being gamble free an I ain't gonna mess it up this time,hope u don't mind me writing on your post thanks

Today I have made it into the twenties.... 20 days gamble free.

I'm pretty chuffed and proud of myself, but I know I must go on.

It's been very difficult to fight the urges at times, but I've come to realise that I've tended to bet due to boredom more than anything else.

I've soon been able to overcome that urge by doing something else. Don't get me wrong, it's not always quite as simple as that.

If so, everyone would find it a breeze. But I always ask myself these questions before thinking about gambling..."How would I feel if I lost?" All that effort would be wasted! Plus I'd be back to feeling miserable and angry with myself.

Why would I want to do that to myself!

"How would I feel if I won?"

Happy at first maybe, but knowing full well that it would eventually end in me feeling miserable and angry with myself.

So how do I win through gambling!? The answer is simple. I don't and I never will.

Gambling will always beat me.

So why bother to challenge gambling in the first place....

I wouldn't fight Anthony Joshua or race against Usain Bolt because I know I'd lose.

Gambling is the same. I will always lose. You all will always lose.

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Hope28 wrote:

I really like your post it's really inspiring,I'm new on here an I've been fighting this addiction for nearly 10 years an I'm prob at the lowest point off my life at the moment!but I'm gonna start today to put things right! an just reading your posts is giving me hope that I can do the same,this is my day 1 off being gamble free an I ain't gonna mess it up this time,hope u don't mind me writing on your post thanks

Welcome Hope.

Of course I don't mind. I was in your position 20 days ago, feeling flat as a pancake and as down in the gutter as I could possibly get.

There's nothing you can do to change the past. It's gone!

What you can change is the future. You can make some pretty special things happen if you fully commit to quiting this addiction.

It can be done. There are plenty of people on here who have clocked up some big numbers of staying gamble free. The inspiration is there for us all to see.

Best of luck in your recovery mate.

Make a diary and keep updating your progress. I'll be sure to drop by to see how you're getting on.

Moorey x

Everything you say is completely right,I've been fighting this for years now an I'm determined now more than ever I'm gonna stop,I'm doing this to make my life better an everyone else's around me,well done on your 20 days I no I'm gonna be the same in 20 days time thanks

Thanks Moorey

Really appreciate you taking time to write back,yes I'm right down in the gutter now an I never want to be her again,I've lost all hope from family and friends cause they just say "whatever"u said it all before!whitch is true but this time I mean it,gonna be a long road an hard but I no I can do it,I like your £1 in a jar idea to,cause I've got a 5 year old girl which since she's been born I've probably never bought her anything!ive always been selfish an put me an gambling 1st!but I'm gonna save a £1 a day an put her name on it so I can buy her something nice!gonna keep diary will let u no how I get on thanks

Love your style morey ! inspiring ! I'm just 4 days behind you 16 days GF Here 🙂 well done and keep up the good work 🙂

Day 1!an 1st £1 in pot 🙂

Hope28 wrote:

Day 1!an 1st £1 in pot 🙂

The first of many £1's.... 🙂

Doesn't it feel great to put that £1 into a jar/bag whatever it may be!!!

We often gamble to win and make profit. Well, by doing this £1 a day thing, you're ensuring that you're a guaranteed winner and making profit every day.

Let's stick together and dig deep to fight this addiction.

Moorey x

Thanks for your comments Sars!

I'll be keeping a close check on your progress mate.

You're doing well too!!! 16 days is a long time for us compulsive gamblers seeking abstainance.

Congratulations! Lets get hitting some big numbers eh? With you all the way.

Thanks fella

Just putting £1 in feels great,I've never been able to save in my life,just putting a £1 away is a good start for me,here is to many more!we will beat this!!

Cheers moorey

Well done Moorey . Impressed with your diary my friend , your posts are honest , open plus you have some good knowledge and insight into gambling addiction . It certainly is a terrible ilness and brings so.much heartache . Best wIshes stephen

Well done morey ! Yeah we will do it one day at a time ! You can drop by at my diary too 🙂