Regaining control after slip

echo brians views mate... very well done blues....even pi ssed you realised the consequences of where that 1st bet couldve led....drinking and gambling dont mix but you were strong enough to hit the demons head on and WON....PROUD you should be mate...great reading 🙂

Hi Blues.. and a well done from me to.. the drink has been my downfall on many an occasion.

Whilst you did set yourself up for a fall.. you didn't fall.. you coped.. and that shows inner strength in recovery.. nice one! 🙂

Thanks for the support folks.

I didnt gamble which was certainly the main thing, and you are right, I guess thats where the urge to place the football bet came from. Anyway, have been back to basics the last few days and no urges.

I However, I feel that the Xmas period is going to present some challenges as spirits are high and I am going to be extra vigilant

Take Care

Blues

(Last Bet 534pm 19th August 2010)

Good on you.

Was thinking of you on my way home yesterday evening.

In a few more days, we'll be writing about our last bet as being in a past year. Sounds good eh ? I normally say to myself 2nd June 2010, I look forward to having to qualify that with 2010.

Best of strength to you,

Brian

Fairly strong urges to place a bet, I know that its a path to self destruction but just cant shake it - whether its boredom or what happened on Saturday, I dont know. Need to post though, to get it off my chest and document it.

Not going to act on the impulse to gamble at the minute but need to shake it out of me

FRIGHTENING how quick this s**t can come up on you....

Thanks

Blues

keep posting every hour if need be blues...them urges will hopefully pass....the christmas festivals will come and go !! i managed it last year only couple weeks in recovery and you can this year as well....dont ruin all your good work friend !!! you can do it...believe in yourself !!!!

Thanks wp - really needed to get it off my chest and your response is really really appreciated. Just came on me, sitting at home in the same condition i got out of bed so really grateful i dont have any internet accounts / credit cards (there is the reason why i dont!)

Thanks again

Blues

thats why your recovery is where its at mate...you have the blocks in place...well done,like i say half hour on here beats half hour elsewhere anyday 😉

100% pure urge. Your paths cross and then it tries to sneak you in....

A guy I know said his downward spiral happened after playing a game of golf for a fiver. I know you didn't bet but its the getting in proximity of gambling that can do it.

Frightening indeed. Your head must be melted right now.... let it pass and don't do anything. got a photo of your kids in your wallet ?

Brian

Thanks wp/Brian, much appreciated

Wife and Kids, Wife and Kids - I keep repeating that and I think the urge is slowly going away. My son has just handed me a note with 'I love mam and dad' - more than enough to make me realise where my priorities lie.

f**k YOU Gambling - keep it coming and I will win the fight - ODAAT

Blues

Hi Blues and well done for not acting upon impulse. Its not easy is it.. but you did it.. top man.. S.A 🙂

Blues,

How are you today?

Sounds like an eventful day you had yesterday. Hope today is better for you. Keep the head down.... I always find that urges to gamble don't come on one day without the next also, so be extra careful... you know the drill... no cash, no cards.

Be strong my friend,

Brian

Hi Folks

Word cannot express my gratitude for your support when I needed it most yesterday, Thanks so much.

The urge seems to have passed me by for now, but it is a strong reminder to always be on my guard.

I'm absolutely delighted that I didnt place a stupid bet, and it will be made easier over the next few days as I am finished work and will be home with family.

Amazing how that casino episode seems to have been the trigger.

I danced with the devil and nearly paid the price - Must try to keep myself away from those situations in future, but as I said, stupidly, I was unaware this late drinking den was a casino.

Anyway, 534pm today, I am pleased to say I will be 126 days free of a bet

Have a great day friends and thank you again

Blues

Hi Blues,well done on resisting the urge to gamble the other day,it just goes to show how the pesky addiction can try and chisel itself back in to our lives given the slightest chance,you stayed strong though,all credit to you for doing so:).Hope xmas is good for you and yours.

Seano.

Hi Blues.. I was just thinking that maybe i should change my name to Morning Blues.. cos am often a misery guts in the morning at the moment.. though cheery this evening.

Just to re-iterate how well youve done to resist those urges. What ive often found is that its the "visual cues" that give rise to the urge. For me its often the bright lights of the gambling den on a dark night that can potentially draw me in. Of course what you saw in the casino stayed fresh in your mind for a period of time.. it can take a little time for those images to fade away.

Anyway happy xmas.. have a good one... S.A 🙂