I find myself here after a long hard fight with gambling and I am safe to say it has beat me. From a 55p Yankee that I started with to losing thousands an thousands to all I think about is gambling. It’s now time for me to break free and start a fresh start. The past 18 years. I have tried systems and controlling my gambling but end up back where I started skint. I am a compulsive gambler and don’t know when to walk away that’s why I end up back at the beginning all the time. I would be grateful for any help to advise me on my journey. Regards sillyboy81
Day 1. I have admitted to myself that if I don’t give up, I am going to lose everything. I feel better today than I did yesterday. I feel free for the first time in 18 years. I am going to stay busy and focused. Here is to a gamble free day.
Day 3 gamble free. Feeling positive and been keeping busy. A few shocks this weekend made me realise a lot. That no matter how much you think a team can’t get beat them they go out and get beat 3-0. I am a compulsive gambler and most not gamble at anytime. One day at a time. Looking forward to 2019 and being gamble free.
Well done in starting your recovery! As with you many £’S later and always skint but i find its the time and life wasted! My tips to you are while you feel you want a bet never carry cash / cards as these talk to my head! I would suggest reading Allen Carr book on stopping gambling - this has changed the way I think of gambling as being a release / comfort to the hated reason for the problem. Also find something to fill your time! You can do it!
Thanks for you kind words jappy. 1 week gamble free. A lot has happened this week and made me realise how gambling is such a small part of life but became my life it’s all I could think of and wanted to do. I have been keeping busy and keep reminding myself, I am a compulsive gambler and must not gamble at anytime as I don’t know when to stop. I am looking forward to starting the new year gamble free. Being gamble free I believe I have been given a second chance in life. So other people don’t get that second chance.
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