I thought it would be good to write a diary to be transparent and accountable. Although I have not got massive losses at the moment I know that I need to reset and stop this habit before it gets me as it has done in the past.
Not only does it rob me of money, it takes pleasure away from other things, alter my sleep patterns (following scores and watching matches), makes me eat badly, makes me socialise less and makes me more withdrawn. I bet always on sports, often slow burning bets that take up hours of my time.
I am in my late 30's and I don't want this to be a regular theme for the rest of my life, going back relapsing, starting afresh. I think I am always hoping to chase a win, to make finances easier have the finer things in life and a "better life" but ultimately it is just unlikely to ever happen like that. Now I am back to worrying about finances and my future again, but I know the real way out of this is to knock the whole thing on the head.
I am speaking to my Brother tonight about my finances, it will be nice to have someone to confide in and be accountable to.
I work in the industry and I do think this can makes things challenging for me, but now more than ever I need my job. Does anyone else work within the industry, does this make things especially difficult for you?
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