recovering from gambling last gamble 27th december 2013

You've done well so far and starting a diary here is a good way to continue your progress in recovery. If anything, it shows a willingness to stand up to your problem and move on from it.

A diary is a great tool in your arsenal for defeating this problem. I urge you to stick this out and keep posting regularly as it will help you gain strength over any urges. Wish you the best on your journey.

-Alex

thanks alex,

ive not gambled for 44 days today, I never want to gamble again, I don't have a job so I don't have the money to gamble with.

I gambled for a long long time over 12 years I started off in bingo halls then I gambled on these fobts machines in the betting shops which took around £500 of my savings every month. I wasted a future, all could have gone towards a mortgage.

Hi Stop

Best place here to record your thoughts and feelings and when you feel like gambling (If you ever do) come on here and recall the misery you caused yourself at the start of your diary. Recovery is a journey and not a destination. It can be very frustrating at times but if it was easy we would all be in and out of recovery to suit!

Take care

ive not been gambling for 45 days today, im doing well I just need to get back to work as im off sick at the moment. im a carer and I want to get back to work I like my job. ive not even thought about gambling which is good.

its been 47 days ive not gambled today, I am doing well I go to gamblers anonymous meetings as well every Tuesday, which I find helpful. ive blocked all online gambling my money I have put into a bond and my other savings I have put into a savings book and given to my mum to look after.

Its been 48 days today ive not had a gamble,i went out today for lunch with my mum and dad for my dad's birthday was so nice not to think about gambling, I just want to get back to work as im off sick at the moment.

its been 49 days since I last gambled, ive not even thought of gambling, I really want to get back to work but im off sick from work at the moment caused by gambling it has caused me so much stress my hands shake at times. I hope to go back to work in april. I ve been off sick since February last year.

Its day 50 that ive stopped gambling, I went to a garden centre had a nice cappachino, and cake had a nice day out met my sister at the garden centre with her son and daughter and husband, had a nice day out. couldn't stop thinking of all the money I wasted and what I could be spending it on.

Congratulations on stopping for 50 days Stop! Sounds like writing a telegram Stop! lol!!

What a fabulous effort and what a great energy you've brought to the site - keep it up!

I'm about to do the update on the Challenge 2014 thread you posted on - you'll be added to the list tonight - thanks for joining and don't forget your weekly check in!!

All the best,

Mr Brightside!

hey stop

massive congrats on day 50! pride is not something us CGs are used to but its quite nice to reach these milestones because- we can and we will.

Linda x

its been 51 days ive stopped gambling today, im actually feeling good this time about stopping gambling not even thought of gambling,i go to gamblers anonymous meetings every Tuesday.

I went out with a friend today and looked at all the nice clothes that I could be buying with the money I spent on gambling, I wish I had never started gambling.

its been 52 days since my last gamble, I went to the gym today, had an ok day, walked back from the gym passed a ****** and never went in, I cant gamble anymore as I had put my money into a bond and given my savings book to my mum to look after for me.

feeling a bit depressed about not going to work but I still cant drive yet.

its been 53 days since I last gambled, feeling a bit depressed today laid in bed until 1.00p.m, no work to go too. I don't work im off sick all because of this gambling addiction.

I have a nice dinner to cook later though chicken curry which im looking forward too.

I cant believe I gambled £440 on 27th December.

I read a truly inspirational post early today and ive only just joined today , im 23 years old and I accept that im gambling addict and I accept that I have wasted over 10k of borrowed money which I have to pay back because of my lies and stupidty. I am also suffering through anxity and deppression from this , I am not working as im looking for a new job. What im trying to say is you need to accept what youve done and move on , when you say you blew 440 pound , you have to accept that you did that and move on. Think positive , Im in the same boat as you , ey ive gambled 2k in one night , I accpet that ive done it. I look back now and think everything happens for a reasom would I go back to that life ? No I wouldnt. I hope this helps you as ive started my dairy today , stay positive and expect your past. Theres always time to change things if you put ure mind too it.

all best for your future. Jamie