15 Days since I joined Gamcare and 15 days free from gambling . Early days in my recovery . Being a member of .Gamcare seems to be giving me more confidence and strengthening my resolve not to gamble .When possible I wil leave debit card at home , taking out only what monies I might need whilst keeping some in my Asda card ( never did like having no money for food ). Not to get complacent or cocky . Their will be occasions of depression , shame or feeling sorry for myself and my predicament .The addiction will try to get me back on the machines when I am feeling down . I will endeavour to remain positive and live a healthy lifestyle . I am 66 now and cant change the past or undo the hurt I have caused myself and others . Would be good at the end of the day to go out on a high ........" FROM 11th MAY 2017 I GAVE IT MY BEST SHOT "
Not gambled for 17 days . Giving it my best shot and going for it this time " an end to my association with any form of gambling for financial gain . I will have choices to make and gamble on uncertainties to achieve my goals and ambitions . After all life itself is one big gamble and can be a source of adventure and achievement . Going to a 5 Rhythm Dance tonight which should be fun and an excellent alternative to sitting in front of a fobt pouring my money into the coffers of the betting shops .
Very best of luck abstainer!
You're doing really well so far. Keep it up buddy!
Day 0 for me. 54 minutes to be precise...
All ages and walks of life have addictive issues well done that man!! I believe support is a good answer I've tryed doing it alone but we only kid ourselves and end up back on the dreaded machines or betting shops etc etc.. I'm 21 days gf but with a difference my partner knows my close freinds my family knows, and do u know what they are supporting me so I'm going to do it for myself and them to prove I can. I feel stronger than my attempts before when I tryed to go it alone so supportive is the key word!! There loads of things we can do out there young or old I'm sure you will find what makes you tick again... Redbar xxx
Thankyou for the support and encouragement your kind words give me . Wishing yourself and all our fellow gamblers in recovery the strength to win their battles with this awful addiction .
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah , Zip-a-dee-ay
My , oh , my , What a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine heading my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah , zip-a-dee-ay
NOT GAMBLED SINCE 11th MAY 2017 .
Well done on not gambling since 11th May! 🙂 Stay strong.
Fantastic Abstainer. Well done on doing so well!
WALK TALL WALK STRAIGHT AND LOOK THE WORLD RIGHT IN THE EYE
THATS WHAT MY MAMA TOLD ME WHEN I WAS ABOUT KNEE HIGH
SHE SAID SON BE A PROUD MAN AND HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH
WALK TALL WALK STRAIGHT AND LOOK THE WORLD RIGHT IN THE EYE
NOT GAMBLED FOR 19 DAYS ....WHATEVER THE UPS AND DOWNS I WILL FOCUS ON MY RECOVERY .
Good stuff Abstainer! Keep it up.
Not long until you hit 3 whole weeks gamble free!
PHEW STILL 19 DAYS SINCE I LAST GAMBLED .
ROUND 19 AGAINST THE INSIDIOUS FOBT MACHINES WHO KNOW I GET MY WORKS PENSION TOMORROW .
IN MY CORNER IS GAMCARE WILLING ME TO STAY STRONG AND GIVE ME SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT BETWEEN ROUNDS .
I AM STEPHEN THE ABSTAINER AND I AM NOT GOING TO WIN THIS BATTLE ONCE AND FOR ALL
That should have read I AM GOING TO WIN THIS BATTLE ONCE AND FOR ALL . My heads all over the place . Going for a swim now than going Salsa dancing tonight to get my thoughts together . Like standing in a corner and trying not to think about a White Bear , its impossible . Need to distract myself from negative thoughts.
I AM STEPHEN . I AM COMMITTED TO MY RECOVERY .
I did have to read that twice - you definitely will win this battle! Enjoy your swim - time much better spent than gambling! Keep going!
So proud of you going for a swim and then salsa. It is great that you are taking part in positive social activities whilst your head is all over the place. Keep believing in yourself.
It feels good looking at my profile page ' 20 DAYS SINCE I LAST HAD A BET ' so pleased with my progress . Works pension goes in the bank today but happily I have no urge to gamble with it . However will be wary of complacancy which has caught me out several times before .
Went for a swim yesterday afternoon and salsa dancing in the evening which was great fun . Would be good to get back some kind of social life after 6 years tormented by my addiction to the fobt .How many times have I cancelled social occasions because I was in the bookies or I had lost everything earlier in the day .
KRYSALLIS are ringing me at 11 this morning to assess my suitability for counselling sessions . Part of me thinks I dont need it , but realistically I need all the help I can get if I am to finally to put this addiction behind me for good .
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