Staying Strong to end the misery .

Feeling good Stephen .... Aged 33 Days ....On a mission .... No more the gambling fool , gonna be happy and keep my cool .

WE CAN'T ALWAYS CHOOSE THE MUSIC LIFE PLAYS FOR US

BUT WE CAN CHOOSE HOW WE DANCE TO IT

Going for a Swim and a Steam shortly and off to Salsa Class tonight .

Wise words, one day at a time works for sure. Happy salsaing :):)

Great to see you are feeling positive and re energised. Thank you for your lovely words on my diary. I like your words 'I choose not to gamble' as this put you back in control. I am going to remember this - and I like you am going to choose not to gamble.

Well done and I hope you have a calm and restful week.x

Day 35 of my new life free from gambling .

I happily take responsibility for my actions ..... Today I Choose not to gamble .

I will listen to my angels and take on board the wisdom of GamCare friends .

I will ignore anyone who behaves in a negative manner towards me . I will definitely not let anyones actions affect my recovery .

Fortunately I am having a course of counselling , hopefully this will give me more insight and clarity .

I am stephen ...... a compulsive gambler .....I am confident and committed to MY recovery .....

Day 36 of my gamble free life . Feel I am enjoying my recovery , keeping active and being sociable .

On 11th May 2017 I turned my back on the addiction ...... when it starts tapping on my shoulder I ignore it .

My angels are always there to offer guidance , it's up to me if I am prepared to listen to their wisdom .

I have made a conscious decision to accept responsibility for my actions , no more excuses .

I can choose to gamble or not to gamble ( couldn't be much simpler ) . Today I choose not to gamble .......

I am stephen ......a compulsive gambler ..... I am committed to my recovery

Day 36 drawing to a close . Funny kind of a day started with posting in my GamCare diary . Afternoon counselling followed by a swim and steam at the gym , finishing off tonight with a GA meeting . Got therapy running out of my ears but all good if it keeps me from gambling .

You are doing so well. Well done!! X

Day 38 Gamble Free .

I willingly accept responsibility for my actions .

I can choose to gamble or I can choose not to gamble .

Today I choose not to gamble .

It really is that simple .

I am Stephen ..... a compulsive gambler .....confident and committed to my recovery .

Congratulations on your journey thus far Abstainer. I'm glad to hear that you're both confident and commited in your recovery.

38 days is a fantastic effort. You should be proud. Think how much time and money you would have spent in those 38 days if you were gambling!... Isn't worth thinking about. You're getting your life back which is something money can't buy. Keep going Abstainer!...

Moorey you Superstar thanks for your support and encouragement . Really appreciated . Can see you passing the Day 20 marker and your looking super strong and focussed on the challenges that may lie ahead . Well done , wishing you well .

I'm throwing out a challenge to all the devils and gambling demons " Come and do your worst you suckers , i'm ready for you this time " . I am stephen , super confident and totally committed to my recovery

Yabba Dabba Doo & Hallelujah Brothers n Sisters.......39 Days On The Recovery Road And Ready To Rock n Roll.

My recovery must come first so that everything I love in life does not have to come last

Day 39 woo hoo! ! Those days are racking up and your positivity is catching. Have a great sunny, GF day :):)

Thankyou Sharon , your my inspiration when i start to feel weary . Great to see you battling onwards and upwards with a smile on your face and courage in your heart ..... 95 Days ... You are doing really well and I am so proud of you stephen x

40 Days Gamble Free ......It has a certain ring to it and feels so good , a real sense of achievement .

11th May 2017 was the day I turned my back on the addiction .

I will not dwell on the past , though I will learn from it . Best I go forward with courage , hope and determination .

I will avoid complacancy , remorse and self pity . Whats done is done , time to move on .

I am responsible for my actions . I can choose to gamble or not to gamble .

Today I choose not to gamble .

I don't fear the gambling demons anymore .... they can tap on my shoulder or try to create guilt , doubt or confusion in my mind .... I will ignore these promptings and remain true to my cause . I will be the master of my own destiny .

I am stephen ..... a compulsive gambler ...... confident & committed to my recovery .

Hello Diary , pleased to have got 40 days under my belt . Today went well ; swim and a steam this afternoon and salsa dancing tonight . Feeling confident it is the end of my gambling , no more the fool feeding hard earned money into a fobt machine .

I stopped drinking alcohol in 1990 . I stopped smoking cigarettes in 2001 . My mind set now is the same as on those 2 occasions . I believe there are opportune moments in life when change is possible , I think this is one of those moments for me .

I intend to to do whatever it takes to overcome this insidious addiction . I am responsible for my life . It is my choice to gamble or not to gamble . I choose not to gamble . I am stephen . I am a compulsive gambler . I am committed to my recovery .