Hello,
This is my recovery diary. I’m 19 years old and have tried quite a lot of times before, but now I’ve had enough. Gambling hasn’t been particularly fun for a while. I’ve wasted a lot of money, a lot of months I’ve ran myself into the ground and had to use savings to get through the month.
I’m not in any debt thank god. I just need to stop gambling and get my savings back on track. I have downloaded a blocker on my computer so it’s impossible for me to gamble there. I couldn’t get it on my phone for some reason so have uninstalled App Store to stop me downloading betting apps. I’ve taken all actions needed.
Created myself a little savings plan to get myself back on track and will be monitoring it each month. I can’t do this until I stop gambling. This is it now. I’m stopping for good. I promise myself. My last gamble was 30th September 2018.
Day 2 - Today was the second successful day. It was really hard. I've been having those usual thoughts about the money I've previously lost, and thinking I'll just make a quick £££ then stop. Survived the whole day then started thinking about putting on a football bet. Walked straight home from work and didn't go in the bookies. Happy with myself. But It's been a hard day.
Hopefully the days get easier and begin to rack up!
Hello mate, well done on staying strong early on, it does get easier I promise. Remember to keep posting on here too it's helped me so much, good luck!
JW
JW_ wrote: Hello mate, well done on staying strong early on, it does get easier I promise. Remember to keep posting on here too it's helped me so much, good luck! JW
Thanks for your comment. I am going to keep recording my progress. It's truly shocked me how this addiction can effect you mentally. I will come out on top!
Day 3 - Still going strong. Haven't had a gamble this month so far, really hoping I can take it all the way this time and beat this devil.. Taking it one day at a time. Good luck to everyone else.
Day 4 - Every now and again I get these really strange days where I'm very positive. And today was one of them. Each day is getting better and I can't wait to hit 1 week, then 1 month..
Day 7 - Tomorrow is a fresh week and I hope my mind is more clear than it is now. It's been difficult but I am definately making progress. I will continue not to gamble! Good luck everyone!
Dear IpIstopnow
The first weeks can be quite difficult. Stay focused and motivated as you are doing well.
Best Wishes
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I cracked. I lasted 7 days before breaking my non gambling cycle. It was on my phone, like it usually is. I'm willing to go again and go gamble free for as long as possible. This time for months I hope. The main problem here is my phone. I have a gamble block on my computer but I couldn't get it on my phone as it didn't work with Vodaphone. I guess I have to be stronger myself for now. We go again.. tomorrow will be day 1. Any tips are greatly appreciated.
Today is day 1 and I’m restarting completely fresh. What’s changed since last time? I’ve found an option on my phone to restrict myself from the App Store and internet to avoid betting sites. Obviously I can turn it off but at the moment this is better than nothing.
I will be stronger this time. I need to be..
Day 1 - Today was a big success in my eyes. Didn't particularly have a lot of thoughts about gambling, I'm trying my best to put it behind me. I went to the gym from work aswell which I'm going to do once every 2 days. I will continue to be strong!
Day 2 - Staying perfectly on track, no gambling thoughts today. Thankfully getting closer to the weekend!
Hi mate seems like you are having a tough time, I am no expert on this topic and have relapsed more times than I care to remember. I have registered with Gamstop and even in my weaker moments there is no chance to gamble online give it a try will sort computer and phone at same time. I know this is a scary thought it was for me but at some point it has to be done otherwise it’s too easy. All the best TH
Day 3 - I have followed advise and signed up for gamstop so can no longer gamble online whatsoever. Perfect. Physical shops are the only concern now, but I'm stronger then before and willl not go into them! I have been a bit stressed about saving money recently which is why I think I relapse. Funny way my brain thinks losing money is a solution to saving money but I'm over it now. Saving a certain amount of money a month. And by December.. then MArch, I will be very happy that I decided to do this NOW. No point dwelling on the past anymore.
Day 5 - Weekend, some football on but not really paying attention to it. I went out last night and spent a little too much for my liking. Instant thought this mroning was to make some back by gambling. But I'm not going to do it. Because I'm stronger than that. Have a good weekend everyone, I'm almost at a week!
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