Stephen 67 wrote:
Dan the Man is on the move and looking cool. Yihaaa.
Congratulations my friend on 10 days GF. You definitely have what it takes to win this war. You have wisdom, enthusiasm and a good right hook. Use these positive traits to your advantage and beat this insidious addiction. Chase them gambling demons out of sight and out of your life for good.
We really don't want to be acting like fools any more. Let's call on all our reserves of strength and courage so that we can be inspired. We CAN overcome the compulsion to gamble.
Thanks for your inspiring post, Stephen. I really needed that tonight mate.
I must admit I’m struggling with the guilt of the last few months of gambling. It’s got to me tonight so I’ve poured myself a glass of wine to try and relax me.
However, I do feel much stronger this time around in my quest to kick my gambling habit into touch. The strength I’ve gained from telling my partner has been immense. I feel like a massive weight has been lifted and that we can fight this battle together rather than on my own.
It’s still one day at a time though. I’m taking nothing for granted.
We’ve made it through another day, Stephen.
We go again tomorrow mate!
Dan
11 Days gamble free.
I’ve hardly spent a penny since I began my recovery. Only really on petrol. Trying my best to save the pennies to compensate for my gambling through Feb/March/April.
Feeling a touch better than yesterday. I suppose we all go through highs and lows during our recovery. Some days are better than others.
I’m still feeling the need to log into here every day to update my diary. Even if it’s just a small entry.
Off to get ready for work now.
Today I shall win! I will not gamble.
Dan
Tonight I have gambled again.
I feel utterly ashamed of myself and I feel pathetic.
Tried to register this morning with Gamstop but for some reason it wouldn’t let me....
In a weak moment tonight, I caved. The girlfriend was out with her friend and the IPL cricket was on. I sensed an easy bet and the devil on my shoulder got the better of me.
I’m gutted. Not so much for the money I’ve lost but the fact that I went back on my word and betrayed my beautiful girlfriend.
I’m going to take a break from this site to gather my thoughts.
I have to come up with even more blocks. Maybe counselling could be an option.
I’ll return here when I feel like I’m back to thinking straight and I have a plan.
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