hi its been 62 days since Ive last gambled im going to aerobics at 7 until 8 pm, im not thinking about gambling it has taken enough of my life off me.
Morning stop,
Way it go, 8 weeks today congrats!!!!!
Hows everything going? You have planned for the next few days to keep youself busy?
Baz
Hi its been 63 days since I last gambled, I went to the gym last night and did step aerobics it was hard work and I couldn't keep up. I shall go again next Wednesday it was good fun. not sure what ive got planned for the next few days im suppose to be going to a Portuguese restaurant Saturday night with friends.
its been 64 days since I last gambled im going to the gym today to take my mind of gambling. its not easy stopping gambling it takes a lot of hard work and effort.
Hi stop, good work so far on 64 days. You're right about it being hard work but it seems to get easier the longer it's been since the last gamble. Be really carefull as the days continue to increase, especially if it feels like you could have one "small" gamble. This feeling is dangerous and got me twice last year after roughly 60/70 days and felt awful. I will be straight on the phone to gamcare if i start thinking that way again. Keep up the good work and have a nice gambling free weekend! x
thanks dan, I will need to keep my guard up and be careful not to gamble as ive done so well over 2 months gambling free.
its been 65 days since I last gambled, over two months ive managed not to gamble im doing well, I would love to have my own business im trying to think of a money making scheme while im not working. the fact is though I think we all need to work to earn our crust and to put food on the table. I really need to get back to work and to earn some money.
Its been 66 days since I last had a gamble im going out tonight to watch a film at the cinema Cuban fury with a friend. I cant believe I spent £440 on gambling 2 months ago what crazy person I was had no control. Thankfully I stopped at just the right time before gambling took everything from me at least I have some of my savings left.
its been 67 days since I stopped gambling today, over 2 months, I met my mum at tescos and had a coffee as she did a cleaning job locally. I still cant believe how crazy I was gambling spending money crazy I was £500 spending of my wages every month. Im lucky I live at home with my parents otherwise I would never survive
on my money that I get.
Well done for 67 days.great achievment.!
Congrats on staying strong stop and on the 67 days - you are doing well!
The update is now on the Challenge thread for everyone to see and check in is once again open for this week - don't forget to pop a post on there!!
All the best,
Mr B
68 days ive not gambled for today, im going gamblers anonymous tonight I always get nervous when speaking out though. I am so pleased im not in a betting office wasting money or on a online casino site.
Hi stop, thanks for the chat we had earlier, Just letting you know I'm free to talk at anytime.
69 days since ive stopped gambling today, feeling a bit more positive, I went step aerobics tonight nice to do something which involves people to talk too. aerobics was hard work tonight, at least hopefully I shall sleep well tonight as I went to my gamblers anonymous meeting last night and I didn't sleep that well. Im getting my hair cut tomorrow going to cost £25 nothing to what I used to spend on gambling. I need to look after myself im going to a funeral Friday my dads brother and he was a compulsive gambler and I only spoke to him in december and he was advising me not to gamble as I cannot win he said u just cannot win. so has he has died it has put made me really think now not to gamble.
Hi stop... Ive just red your diary. A big well done on your gambling free time, I think your doing fantastically well and under difficult circumstances.
We have quite a lot in common. I am also a carer/support worker. I have always done those type of roles and have periodically got burnt out. I have been through periods when I haven't worked due to that and also my gambling as I went through rehab. I relate to the feelings of low self-esteem due to not working and how to fill the time.
I hope your doctor gives you the green light to get back to work as soon as but in the mean time keep taking your meds if they help (meds are certainly helping me) and keep doing your exercise classes. Exercise is great for the mind, body and soul.
Keep posting. Warm regards... S.A 🙂
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