The road to recovery...84 months on.

Hi Gazza,

Returned to the recovery diaries last week for another attempt at quitting gambling, which is going well.

Many congrats on reaching your 1000 days. I remember posting to you when you were on Day 1.

Much respect heading your way from me my friend.

All the best

Ade

Hi Gazza,

I see that it is almost 1 month since you last posted on your diary. I just wanted to see if you are okay.

Best wishes

Dave

Morning everyone.

Firstly, NM, thanks for your support and Ade, welcome back mate. There were 3 people who helped me in my early days of recovery-Dunc, Ade and NT. Many, many thanks gents, I couldn't have done it without you. Ade and NT are back and this forum is better for it. I wish them all the best. Me, well I'm fine. Things go on as normal. lots to do, but it's all good. Stay strong,

Gazza

Hey Gazza,

Great to hear from you, and thank you for your kind words on my diary.

So pleased to see you doing so well. I always admired your strength and determination to keep adding the days on your recovery. I often failed, but always thought I was trying. In fact, it is only now that I can see that I am ready to stop once and for all.

Keep strong mate

All the best

Ade

34 months ago today, I made a choice to stop gambling before it destroyed me. Quite simply, for me, gambling isn't an option. Debts coming down but it's a struggle at times.

Best wishes for 2015

Hi Gazza,

Thanks for your post on my diary, and well done on your continued abstinence.

Keep that strength going mate.

All the best

Ade

Hi Mate,

Found you back on page 7!

Just dropping in to say thanks for all you support over the years and let you know that I am 2 months since me last bet. I am doing it now! Took a while I know, but I am doing it at last.......the penny dropped.

Keep strong mate......you're an inspiration.

All the best

Ade

Today is 35 months gamble free. I don't post as much these days but i read certain diaries frequently.

It's funny, 30 odd months ago I made contact with this forum. Ade, Dunc and GT/NT became my Gamcare friends. I looked to them for advice and inspiration and I got it when i needed it, finally people who had gone through what I was going through. I thank them again.

Away from gambling, life has its good days and bad days-I'm no different to any other person. Work is difficult at the moment but I'll recover.

Continued best wishes to everyone.

Gazza

Hi Gazza,

Thanks for your post mate.

Well done on 35 months!!!! Absolutely fantastic achievement my friend. Inspirational in so many ways to me, because I can remember your very first post so well. I replied to it afterall!..... albeit on my old diary ;0)..... And you have stuck with it mate, and you have reaped the rewards.

I am getting there to slowly. I feel positve and energised by my 10 weeks + of recovery.

Keep strong Gazza......and roll on 3 years gamble free for you!

All the best

Ade

Hi gazza,

Short and sweet - keep up this excellent work! You are truly inspiring soul and your recovery just shows what can be achieved if we keep fighting this good fight every day!

Very well done and be proud

Sandra x

Many thanks for your posts, much appreciated.

Well yesterday saw me hit the 3 year mark, doesn't time fly when you're having fun! The harsh reality of my compulsive gambling can still be felt today, but it is easing slowly. The damage we do both mentally and financially, in a few hours, weeks or months, can take years to recover from. I'm getting there but it will take time. I've not been to GA for months now. My usual Thursday GA slot has been filled with family stuff, although recently, I've taken on a little extra work. I do plan on returning but not in the near future. I cannot live in fear of gambling again. I need to carry cash and cards, they're part of everyday life. What I have now is an inner strength. Too much to lose. Glad to read all my Gamcare associates are doing well. I wish them continued success. Take care and thanks for reading. Gazza

Hi Gazza,

3 years!!!!! Say no more ☺ . keep them coming and keep winning every day by choosing NO.
Take care and all the best

Sandra x

Thanks for your post mate.

Well done on 3 years.....epic

Keep strong

Ade

Gazza.

Fella thanks for popping by my thread, you embraced recovery with great virtue,just look at how much it has rewarded you.

Keep bringing those changes.

Most of all Enjoy it.

Abstain and maintain Duncs stepping forward never back.

Thanks folks for your support.

37 months ago I started this diary as a means to ending the torture caused by gambling. Glad to read all my Gamcare associates are doing well. Stay strong. Gazza