Excellently put Mixer, thanks!
One full week complete gambling free! Next target - double figures.
Setting myself small targets for the time being.
Small targets is best: one day at a time. The way I look at it, at the end of each day, I mentally prepare for the next. I sow the seed of thought that, no matter what the provocation, no matter what slings and arrows the day may bring, I will NOT gamble.
All the best and congratulations on getting a week GF under your belt.
8 days gamble free!
Needing to update this diary on a daily basis at the moment to see my progress. I'm sure as time goes on I won't need to.
I can't believe it's been 8 whole days though so far.
I've had a few urges along the way, including some major ones last night. But I kept telling myself that I've done the hardest part of completing a week. Why throw that all away now!
This forum has helped big time though!!!!!
Without it, I may have caved.
Moorey, just pop back when you need to. And keep counting, day by day. Keep on your guard. Remember, we are never 'cured'; we have to keep on top of it, day by day, forever. My suggestion, pop back once a week! If you feel weak, post anytime. Or seek other support. All the best.
Can't agree more with mixer on the 'cured' thing. Left to our own devices, we would gamble till the cows come home. I've been mostly gamble free for 5 years, but I'm now back to day 2. So keep going, Moorey. You're in the right place.
9 day gamble free!
It's been one hell of a battle so far. I'm hoping that this '21 days' gamble free helps me to stop thinking about it as much as I do currently. It'l help massively when I'm back at work next Tuesday. Being off for these last 9 days has given me every excuse to cave, but so far so good!
Having loads of urges tonight to have a bet on the football!
But trying to distract myself from it all.
I've chosen the worst possible time to quit, in amongst having 2 weeks off work. Ha!
Roll on next Tuesday.
Fell of the wagon this afternoon.
Made the fatal mistake of thinking that I could play some online roulette as I was 'cured'.
Never the case! As so many people have said on here!
Thankfully, I only lost £100. Not the end of the world. But a kick in the backside to remind me where I'm at my most happiest. Not gambling!
So, back to Day 0....
I'm feeling positive, strangely, because I know I can do it.
I guess curiosity was my downfall. But I'm much happier not gambling. These last 10 days have felt like a breath of fresh air.
Bring on 2017!!!
A no gambling year!
Happy New Year folks.
Look at your 'blip' as a dress rehearsal, Moorey. From tonight, it's the real deal. One day at a time.
Right, Day 1 starts today!
No more blips.
A new year, a new me!
This time next year I'm going to be in a much better position financially. I'm in total control of that.
Naaahhh you didn't really think you were 'cured'. You knew what would happen, be honest with yourself. You chose to gamble. How about getting blocks on your computer/ phone so that removes that source of temptation. New Year, new start....get blocks in place today.
I only use my phone as a source to gamble. Maybe I do need to get blockers for it.
I didn't even enjoy gambling yesterday. I felt so hollow and dirty doing it.
There was no buzz or excitement. I felt like I was cheating. That if I'd won, I'd still have been annoyed and angry with myself.
I was just curious to see if I could get the old spark back again from about 5 years ago. I used to love gambling because I had total control of it. I could let losses go and bet again a few days later on sports that genuinely took my interest. But not now.
I have to realise that.
I will realise that.
Day 2 - gamble free.
Need to clock up some serious numbers now.
In cricketing terms, it's time to go big and score a daddy hundred!
Moorey631986 wrote:
Day 2 - gamble free.
Need to clock up some serious numbers now.
In cricketing terms, it's time to go big and score a daddy hundred!
Hi mate - Nice to see your honesty and returning to try again, however do you really want this ?
You are still thinking and talking like someone who is not there yet.
What do you want to give up for ? Who do you want to give up for ? How do you want to feel ? What do you want do be able to do instead ?
Stop thinking about all the sport and starting at the wrong time and take responsibility to fix this once and for all.
I want you hitting that big daddy hundred, so dont take your eye off the ball !
Sbb
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