Struggled a bit last night watching the footie. I am very happy to have done almost 20 weeks gamble free but part of me just misses that feel of a bet and keeping the games interesting.
Have saved almost £1,000 by staying clear of it all but I know that can all be quickly undone if I give in. At my worst I lost over £1,000 in 2 weeks.
Id like to think I can control it a bit more now that I have had this break, it has been my first big break from it all since I started gambling 6 years ago but I also no that it is really hard to control at times.
Onto another day anyway, hopefully the urges pass over the next few days, just a hard time now with so much football coming up and no break from it all this summer.
Day 130 : £975.00
Day 131 £982.50
Was really tempted last night to give in, I feel in myself that I wont be as bad as before now that i have had this long break but I know deep down its easy to get carried away again.
Day 132 : £990.00
Feel myself giving in soon, £1,000 mark tomorrow, a lot saved and almost 20 weeks gamble free , been much needed break
Day 133 : £997.50
Been 134 days since I last gambled and have now saved just over £1,000. Longest I have gone without a gamble and although there have been a few urges lately feels good and this almost 5 month break has been much needed.
Day 134 : £1,005
Day 135 : £1,012
Struggling at the moment, want to hit at least 150 days though so will try stick at it
Day 136 : £1,020
Day 137 - £1,027.50
Hi mate, well done of continuing to beat this, it is never easy and will never be, just try your best to remain strong, sadly I wasn't strong enough so I have to start all over again but will use you as an inspiration to not give up.
Wilsy
Thanks Wilsy,
Have been struggling a bit more the last week or so. Im happy with this break I have had but its going to be so hard to give it up for good. For me id just be happy if I could set myself a limit each week and just stick to it but its hard and it only takes a couple of days to lose it and undo all the hard work.
My aim at the minute is to make it to day 200, the day before the world cup but even that is still 62 days away.
Will just keep going day by day
Day 138 £1,035
Day 139 £1042.50
Unfortunately my run is over.
I just couldnt resist the temptation of the grand national. I dont bet on horses but have always bet on the national.
My pick? 14/1 Tiger Roll £10 @ 14/1 🙂 My birthday is 13th and always back number 13.
Im slightly bugged at giving in but I do feel I have more control than I did 5 months ago when I last gambled. I hid my gambling from my girlfriend and now she knows about it and will not let me be hooked on my phone like i used to be.
Im going to start recording my bets to keep track of my spending.
Going 139 days gamble free and saving over £1,000 feels good and I know that I am not in the clear of this addiction but I am in a much better place then I was when I last gambled.
Today I lost terribly with Juventus and I've finally hit a new low... I've got to quit now for good and save money more often. Thank you for updating your results. Wish you a happy 2019 gamble free
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