Remember, remember the 5th of November.

Hi Dave

Thanks for coming back. It must have taken a lot when you're feeling so low. In the past you've mentioned internet gambling. How about putting some blocks in place to make it harder for you to gamble online? There's more information available at our website: http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do .

You would be very welcome to call our helpline - details at the top of the page - and we can tell you more about the support that's available to you. You don't have to do this alone!

Take care,

Forum Admin.

Hi Dave,

It's a sh#t life the life of a compulsive gambler, you deserve better than it, we all do.

I'm back again for what feels like the hundredth time! What are you going to be doing differently this time?

If you can completely get rid of your access to money.

No money = no gambling.

Believe in yourself.

Day 2,

Good to log in and see messages from the forum admin and defeated as a reminder that I am not in this alone. It is really appreciated.

Best wishes to all. I hope that everyone has a great, gambling free weekend.

Dave

You're not in this alone..

Day 9,

Slowly building up the days once more. Double figures tomorrow. I hope that everyone has a great, gambling free weekend.

Best wishes.

Dave

Day 19,

Slowly starting to rack up the days once again. Looking forward to reaching the 3 week mark on Wednesday.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Day 28 (4 weeks),

I am starting to feel more positive about finally beating this addiction. I am going to begin counselling in the new year and spoke to a friend about my gambling addiction this morning. He was really supportive. It was a big deal for me as he was the first person other than my wife whom I have spoken to about this.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Day 33,

Onwards and upwards! 🙂

Dave

Day 35,

One day at a time. No thoughts of gambling. Keeping a clear head. 🙂

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Hey Dave, way to go on 5 weeks & well done for coming clean to your friend 🙂 It's easier to own the addiction when it's not a nasty little secret, you take control back - ODAAT

Day 37,

Caught up with a good friend today. I am an outgoing, sociable person who functions so much better when I am around other people. Onwards and upwards towards the weekend. Really looking forward to spending some quality time with my family over Christmas.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Day 44,

Staying strong and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family over Christmas.

Best wishes to all.

Dave

Great work keep doing what you're doing its working for you. Day 50 on Christmas Eve that's a nice Christmas present to you and your family.

Day 47,

Slowly building up the days. Checks in place and looking forward to Christmas. Feeling positive as we head towards 2016.

Best wishes to all.

Dave