Reece's recovery Diary

Thank you what do been by winner ? Lol

anyway day 11/12

after doing 3days and 3 nights which is tonight

feeling ok still bit atmosphere at home but still can't complain won't be strong just yet which I know

looking forward to the weekend knowing I have t gambled and can do things

girlfriend stressed out bless her with her own family problems

she may not be left with anywhere to stay as her mum and dad may be going separate ways which I may have to step up be a man find somewhere for us to rent only worrie for me is I still have the debt around 5 grand and have a poor credit rating I think any advice guys

thanks for the great feedback Emily I feel better in my self going doctors again on Friday to be prescribed on some tablets for my moods and all the stress this rubbish has given me !!

Hi Reece,

Very well done for staying strong,

I think when we have to tell our family about our gambling it hits harder than we initially think, more so parents, because unless you are a C G no one can really understand, we hurt all near to us when we tell them, they suffer in a different way.

We do have to take responsibity for our gambling addiction and the consequences with the debt it undoubtably leaves us with,

But you must still take one day at a time, with everything don't overload on your life at this time, you need to be kind to yourself

Other stuff will fall into place, don't panic about the future, today is what counts, you are today, tomorrow's another day.

Stay strong and safe today and tomorrow will be a better day when you wake up.

Suzanne xx

Recce buddy, reading your story made me cry like a little boy. Again.

Look, all I want to say is this: Your dad loves you. That's what we do parents. We love our children no matter what. Don't you ever forget that.

One day you'll be over this problem and when he knows his pride for you will be far greater than his anger at your mistakes. That's how parents are.

Ha ha sorry mate never meant to upset you

hi guys I haven't been on here for 5 days woops

but I'm coping well without the gambling to be honest still not had a bet which is great

just need to get my moods back up but when I come on here Gives me a bit of a lift through the great support thanks guys

still struggling with my relationship we get somewhere then we go couple steps back!!!

Day 17 no bets!

Day 18 Another successful day!

well done Reece

Day 19/20

both great days by not gambling which is brilliant I feel so much better not gambling going through everyday day knowing I haven't gambled and I have money building up each week

happier last few days

still taking everyday as it comes !

Day 19/20

both great days by not gambling which is brilliant I feel so much better not gambling going through everyday day knowing I haven't gambled and I have money building up each week

happier last few days

still taking everyday as it comes !

Day 21

didnt wake up for work this morning woops annoyed with myself

but the fact I was very bored I done well in avoiding any betting

didn't even think about it

it's a blessing when my dad found out I have so much to lose doing it again

im glad things are getting better day to day!

Day 22

been in such a bad mood I don't know why just one of them days with No get up and go!

went to get aload of bits with my dad as he doing project on a really old Alfa which was good building bridges and getting on being there for me I suppose

was meant to go to winter wonderland but wasn't enough time would of got there about 8 just to come home at 10 me n the missus going next Sunday have a whole day there !

looking forward to that

a week at work will be good too again

feel like I got to get a lot of my chest I don't know what it is but not in a good mood could do with going to the gym or just punching a punch bag

Still no gambling which is good

24/25

still great days

no gambling s**t moods but ok

Hi Reece,

I've been meaning to post for a while now. Your diary started around the same time mine did so I've been following from the start.

Really just wanted to say congratulations on still being gambling free, I had a slight relapse early on so you're a little ahead of me.

I'm pleased things are looking up especially regarding your family. Hopefully you and 'the missus' (that makes me laugh...I hate being called the missus, the only thing I hate more is wor lass) can get back on track. It'll take time I'm sure but she's still here so she must want things to work out too.

Anyway, stay strong and gambling free, there's definitely a better life out there than the one we got sucked into.
Jess

Day 26/27

fathers birthday todau

still no gambling which is brilliant in a better mood yesterday and in an ok mood now early day which is wicked another tester while I'm at home going to find sonething to do for couple hours !

hi jess thanks for the support

all I can say about the relapse is take it as a positive take it by saying to yourself I know how I feel when I gamble the moods the sickening feeling just everything you know what it is that comes with it . Don't let it knock you down to much because your still here fighting your not giving up you can't don't knock your self keep the confidence just take a deep breath keep telling yourself your not going to do it think about the losses and the things you could do with that money

one thing I will say it's going to be hard very hard you need to let it go you can't even do a couple of quid just don't go near it try blocking things excluding from places

I come on here and have a read every day most days it's a constant reminder to not doing it seeing some stories on he makes me feel sick because I haven't gone quite to that extent of money loss and family and homes but I know if I carry on that will be me

either alive in prison or dead in a middle of the road!!!

Hi guys still no gambling at day 32

nice weekend already back at work blllaaaaaaa