One day at a time.

Thanks Samantha. Whether it's day 4 or day 64, we're still just one day away from disaster if we ever go back. I'm in the same boat as you, remember that 🙂

Definitely give this place a chance - I've been surprised by how effective it has been for me. I haven't been around here much of late, but that's because I've got so much on - but I haven't forgotten how this place helped me when I was on the verge of doing some very silly things. We've all sworn blind that we would never do it again, but it takes more than that - we have to go out of our way to make sure we stay strong.

I will follow your diary with interest. Good luck and thanks again for taking the time to read mine.

Hey Scott,

Great to see you back on here. More fantastic to hear you are still doing so well in beating this i am proud of you, of us! Good to read you are enjoying life in London and keeping strong in getting on with your life, all credit to you and i am happy for you 🙂

I know we are around about the same length of time in quitting. Its a great feeling to know that you are doing so well and with such temptation around every corner what with all the bookies where you live - if i wore a hat i'd take it off to you Scott. When i read your last post it made me smile and i'm still smiling now as i write this because i'm full of encourgement and confidence with you and from you.

Well done, keep it up, keep strong and focused you are most certainly a valid inspiration for beating this and keeping the faith.

Kim xx

Scott.

Thank you for your supportive messages over on my rambling diary. I just want to let you know I appreciate them. Knowing we are not alone and that people understand can be very powerful.

One day at a time bud!!

Nice one Scott!

You are doing fab and glad you are settling in London.

I have recently gone thru 100 days gamble free and believe it or not that included a corporate day at Chester Races! The people I was with were asking why I wasn't betting and I told them about my addiction and history of gambling etc. and you know what, it felt good and everyone was really supportive. Didn't have any urges there.

Expect to see you thru 100 days in a few weeks time. No worries!

All the best, Jim

Great to see that life is busy, productive and gamble-free with you.

And long may this continue!

All the best,

GT

Hola, amigos.

Today is day 80 and I will not gamble. Not had the merest thought of gambling, even the word fills me with dread and sickness. I truly hit rock bottom, I had never felt as bad as I did that day. It had sucked the life out of me and I saw no way of carrying on. Slowly but surely I have rebuilt myself mentally and am feeling so much better. I'm not depressed, I'm not lethargic (though prozac has made me sleepy at times), I'm not riddled with guilt...I'm just feeling like I used to, enjoying each day as it comes. This isn't just abstinence from gambling, this is just a new life where it's not needed or wanted.

One thing though (and a word of warning to myself), I've still not managed to get to a G.A meeting in London. Just been busy with so many other things (like going to comedy gigs and stuff). I really don't want to slide into complacency, this has always been my biggest concern. I am still weak ultimately, no matter how much willpower I have. As long as I keep that in mind, I will not gamble.

So yeah, all positive, but still keeping it mind. Thanks again guys and girls for your comments and support, always appreciated.

One day at a time.

Thanks

Scott.

I am approaching day 85 of my life without gambling. Today, I did NOT gamble.

Been an odd day today - I got a job offer yesterday, which is a great relief. I've not worked since moving to London (August 12th), so I was starting to get a bit irritable. I went out and celebrated with a fair few "lemonades", which meant I was a bit groggy this morning. I felt a little down oddly, wanted to get things done today but managed very little. That said, we all have off days and I'm not concerned too much. Still feeling positive about life, though maybe the tablets have bottomed about a bit. Will get a doctor's appointment tomorrow, just to give me an MOT.

84 days down, the rest of my life to go. But still one day at a time. Tomorrow, I will not gamble.

Thanks

Scott

Scott great to hear tings are going well and success on the job front!!!! The lemonades are hard to beat but we pay for it the next day!!!

Stay strong and so long as you don get complacent 100days is well within your sights!!!

Day 86. And like the 85 days before it, I have not gambled. Still a great feeling not to be gambling too. Over the last few weeks, I've spent less time here and I'm worried that I might be feeling complacent. I'm not, I've just been too busy, but I still don't want to drift away from you guys. I'm not going to stop with this diary, until I feel I'm ready to. As each day goes by, I feel stronger. I feel nothing but contempt for my actions whilst I was gambling, I aim to keep that close to me and never forget how far it took me down.

Went to the docs today, to get a repeat prescription. He seemed very happy with my progress, but cautioned me about coming off the pills too quickly. He reckons I can start phasing out consumption completely within the next 6 months, but I have to take it slowly. I also spoke to a medical student who was getting experience of GP work and she was actually more help than the doctor, we had a great conversation.

Apart from that, I've just been enjoying the ridiculously good weather before I start work on Monday. Have a few things planned for the weekend, including a BBQ and beer - what else does a man need?

So yeah, all is good. Still in the mindset of one day at a time. It's taken me to 86 days without gambling and I'm not done just yet.

Thanks

Scott

Just remember how you felt 86 days ago and compare this with how you feel now.

Yes, there is still a long way to go and you must never get complacent.

But you are doing so well, keep it up! Enjoy the beer and BBQ this weekend, you totally deserve it.

GT

Hope the bbq and beers havent left you with a sore head mate!!!! Yes one day at a time is the only way to deal with this and if your life is anything like mine the days just fly past!!!

Up early agin for the rugby - its great!!! One thing to say - COME ON IRELAND!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Scott,

Thanx for your post.

So great to see one doing so well. Hope we will all make it some day...

I will still say what I usually do...I once went many years without gambling and it still came back to bite me hard. So even though you are doing so well I still recommend given all control of money to somebody else. There is a very good chance it might save you in the future. Would have for me, and now I am sure it will some day in my future knowing how this all works.

Think of it...M

Agreed, Martin. I have decided to have my wages paid into my joint account with my girlfriend - she has my bank card and ID, so I have no access to it and she knows what is coming in and out. The only access I have to the account is via paypal, for ******* purposes. I mostly sell, so it''s not an issue. I've come along way and I'm determined to NEVER gamble again.

Had a night out tonight, a COOL pub quiz with free booze. First prize was a bottle of vintage champagne. WE WON! BY A MILE! Thanks to my IT and 80's music knowledge. The only time I ever win is with quizzes. f*** GAMBLING. IT'S S***e.

Sorry, but I'm happy/angry tonight.

Hey Scott,

Great to see you doing so well - hope you enjoyed the champagne - you really deserve it. Keep it going bud!

Gambling = sh*te = fact 😉

well done super stuff keep it up hope you get to that GA meeting your are an inspiration to me