No more!

Day 38

Not been sleeping well lately. Work has been very tough. Up very early this morning as needed to take my wife into work.

Over 5 weeks in, no real temptation to gamble at the moment. Cleared off another little bit of my credit card debt, every £ towards getting out of debt is a step in the right direction. £5k to go, living frugally I will get out of debt by the end of September. Still seems so far away but I’m determined to make it.

I guess the real challenge will be when I have money to spend again once I am debt free!

Day 44

Payday was on Wednesday, and bills don’t come off for 3 days due to the Easter holidays. Trying my hardest to refrain from spending money on the dreaded G word, but haven’t actually felt any temptation lately which can only be positive. In fact, the only things I’m spending money on now is clearing my debt and treating myself to more PS4 games! I also treated my wife to tickets to one of her favourite bands who are playing England in December. She’s happy, and I’m happy I’m able to do it. I realise it’s a little splurge but it’s a fine line between not treating ourselves at all and clearing debt.

Happy to report that I’m just over six weeks in though, and determined to best this once and for all!

Hi CG, I have just returned to this site after another relapse yesterday. It's so encouraging to see others being able to overcome compulsive gambling and making real changes in theire lives - congratulations and long may it continue!

Day 54

Almost 2 months since I last gambled now. Have been keeping myself busy with other areas of my life and I’m feeling so much better for it. My obsession with money is still ever present, but my new fixation is on clearing my debt, which is much more healthy! Had a really nice few days off work with my wife and got away for a bit too, which was great!

Have a bit of an issue with my crowns I had fitted a few months ago as one of them feels really tight and my bite has been affected which is making me feel a little down, but got an appointment on Friday to get it looked at.

Wishing everyone luck in their recoveries as always. Stay strong!

2 months tomorrow since I last gambled! Don’t miss it one bit.

Day 62

Nine weeks tomorrow since I last gambled. Coming up to my real test soon. Usually I can’t make it past 100 days without slipping but honestly my life has been too busy to miss it and when I have had some spare time I’ve been spending time with my wife, watching tv, playing games, making new friends, and clearing debt!

Still got nearly 5k to find but barring any huge expense this should be cleared by the end of the year.

Made it to 10 weeks! Haven’t been thinking about gambling much at all lately. I’ve got 17p to my name until tomorrow when I get paid next. Just got to keep strong and fight the temptation... I am so determined to make it over 100 days and to keep going after that. No reason why I can’t win this fight!

Day 78

Went to a race night last Saturday and spent £4, but it was going to charity for any losses so I don’t count this as gambling, it was supporting a friends charity... and I also bought £10 of raffle tickets as well. Does this count as gambling? I seriously hope not... didn’t really think about it!

It’s not caused me any further gambling tendencies and I’ve refrained from online gambling so I don’t see this as being an issue, kinda beating myself up about this too much I think!

I would never spend this money if it wasn’t benefitting a good cause!

Got a weekend to myself this weekend... just gotta keep busy and stay off the computer!

Day 88

Just checking in, now just over 12 weeks since I last gambled. Struggling financially as I’m still in debt by over £4K - trying my hardest to pay this back but I’ve got a week off coming up in June so want to keep some money aside for that, as we are not going on a summer holiday to speak of and we have been living so frugally lately, so think we deserve a break from paying creditors next month!

Been so strong lately and have definitely noticed a difference in my finances by refraining from gambling. It’s definitely true what they say, you only win when you quit.

Things very tough at work just now but as long as I can remain in employment until the end of this year, then the debts should be paid, and we will have the car to sell if things go awry.

Usually I start to get the itch around the 3 month mark, just got to stay focused and make sure I do not gamble!

Day 97

Fast approaching 100 days again. Feeling confident that I will not slip up - not even thinking about gambling most days as I’ve been so busy in my work and personal life. Keeping myself busy is such a great outlet,as I then have no inclination to gamble whatsoever.

I know I can beat this once and for all, just one day at a time.

Fantastic effort, 100 days soon and you are well on your way to your new brain and new life. Well done : )

Jam

Day 124

Almost 18 weeks in now to my fresh start. Still in debt to the tune of £3,500 but could be much worse and I’m gradually paying it off. Can’t wait for the day when I can say - I’m debt free!!

Day 152

Had a dream last night that I gambled and lost £200. Thankfully I woke up and felt a huge sense of relief that I hadn’t done it for real.

I did install a couple of free slots apps on my phone a while back but thinking I should maybe uninstall them as I’m worried it will lead to temptation. I really feel like I’m doing so well - 5 months in now and I don’t want to undo all my hard work.

Checking in.

Nearly 200 days gamble free now. Still over 3k in debt but slowly trying to clear my feet.

Congratulations Compulsive Gambler on 200 days gamble free.

Your a real diamond in the gamcare treasure chest and an inspiration to myself and others.

Wishing you happiness, contentment and good adventures as you continue on your journey...stephen