Day 6 - Tomorrow marks 1 week since the last time I had a gamble. I feel like im doing really well so far. I've not had too many gambling thoughts, maybe its because ive been focused on money and working out savings at the moment. But its all going well so far. Payday is just under 2 weeks away!
Its difficult but try not to think about money soo much, when we are gambling we are wired to think of what we are saving and what we are spending. It does take away from every day life.
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Day 7 - Boom, first week complete again without a gamble. This is where I cracked last time but it will not happen again! I'm looking forward to racking up more days. I've got lots to look forward to, need to focus on saving money for christams and I'm going to Amsterdam at the end of December. That's an amazing treat if I manage to last that long without a gamble. The day I go to amsterdam will be day 75 gamble free. I WILL GET THERE!! Positivity!
Day 8 - Pushing on through.. Each day as it comes and all that.
Hey.
glad you did the online self exclusion that was the hardest part for me as mobile betting is too easy, I was a serious compulsive gambler and 6 counselling sessions and 48 days gamble free, I feel happier as a non gambler and i dont want to ever again, glad to you are going strong
Day 9 - Have a strange feeling about today. Just not very motivated like I usually am. I get paid this time next week, so that will be a real test for me. Already organised what money to save and all of that. Sometimes I think i can be too organised. The future brings anxiety, the past bring depression. Each day as it comes. I will feel better in the end.
EDIT - I'm surrounded by friends who gamble a lot or talk about gambling so I think this is why I have these strange feelings sometimes. I've been to the gym today. Updated my savings/budget spreadsheet. All going well at the moment. Friday tomorrow, having a quiet one, just going to relax. Probably wont update as much on the weekend! See you on the other side.
My first day today and i totally get what your saying from your first post.. hopefully your willpower will get u through this and vice versa for my self.. and its hurting my self and my loved ones
Day 10 - Still feel weird. I've contacted GamBlock to see if they can assist me with putting a block on my phone, but I don't think I'm going to have any luck. At least I'm trying. I have far too much free time at work, this is when I begin to overthing about money and all sorts.Just need to pull through today, payday is 6 days away, I'm looking forward to putting money straight into my savings. Good luck eveyone, we will get there. Not going to post over the weekend so good luck everyone see you on day 13!!
I hope u had a good weekend and the though was there for me as well, i just stuck my head into cleaning the house. This week ahead is a test as i have money, and normally would try and win money back iv lost the week before
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