Hi.
I signed up some time ago to this site, vowed not to gamble anymore and to get things in order. Well, that clearly didn't happen.
I lasted about 4 weeks without playing online slots, then one weekend when home by myself I decided to play. Won some money and felt good. I've found myself gambling every weekend and most evening, when I know payday is coming, the first thing I can think of is I will have more money to gamble. I keep thinking of new things to buy and putting it off to save the money, but then somehow find that money to put on slots. Then when I win a good amount, it's not enough and keep playing till I lose it all.
I am determined now to stop this cycle. I will update this post everyday to say I haven't gambled, even if it's just for my own sanity. I'm planning on doing other things to keep me away from being online, even going for walks at weekend just to be out of the house.
Hello Rick6832,
I've moved your post from the 'Overcoming' section to the 'Recovery diaries' section, because you mentioned your plan to update this thread daily, and that sounds more like a diary thread.
Sounds like you have a good plan to keep busy at the weekends. Many of our forum members also self-exclude from their gambling accounts and install blocking software for more protection against relapse. You can read more about such methods here:
http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/self-exclusion#.VCA5zPldXww
http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/blocking-software
Well done on re-engaging with the peer support here on the forum. You might like to join one of the 'Challenge' threads for extra camaraderie and encouragement.
Take care,
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