Day 10
5.42am and on my way to work, going to be a busy week until Thursday.
Plan is head down and get to the weekend with no gambling.
🙂
Great to read about your determination breakfree. Have a great week - with you all the way.
Day 11
Quick post as busy day today with work and evening study class.
Still on the straight and narrow with no gambling 🙂
breakfree
Day 12
On my home, been away for almost 2 days with work and my evening course.
Physically and mentally I am knackered but feeling very content and happy with the path I am on right now, i just have to ensure that I don't de-rail.
It will be good to get back to family and spend some time with them, still no thoughts of gambling as I've been too busy!
Normally when I have some "down time" I would reload my betting account but I have no desire to do this at the moment.
Going to plan a round of golf on Friday, golf is like yoga to me and is a healthy distraction from gambling.
Friday will be 14 days without a bet that is something I will celebrate with some nice IPA from a local brewery!
breakfree
Day 13
Still going strong 🙂
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Day 14
Well it's been two weeks today since I done my brains in a stupid online session.
This is a start and I'm taking it one week at a time.
Had a great round of golf in the sun today and I'm looking forward to the weekend with no gambling.
Hope everyone is staying strong out there.
breakfree
Day 15
I'm struggling, when life gets busy and stressful I normally turn to gambling as a escape.
Right now I don't have that escape and it is a bit daunting so thought I'd come on here and get my thoughts down.
Right now I know that gambling will be bring me nothing but another dent in my bank balance and a step backwards again.
Plan is get home from work and be content with what i have in life. I dont need to chase money anymore.
Looking after the boy tonight as the missus is out. So will just look forward to some family time for the rest of the weekend.
I can't win because I can't stop.
Breakfree
Day 18
Had a few days off the diary, not sure if posting every day is beneficial.
Anyway I'm still on the straight and narrow keeping busy with work and my studies.
One day at a time.
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Day 19
Absolutely shattered but quietly content with myself.
Been working and studying like a dog, yesterday was a 16hr day then up at 5am for work again today.
It is satisfying as it's dragging in money for my family not wasting money gambling.
Today I've come into some money and tomorrow is pay day so the account will be fairly healthy so I need to be cautious.
I can't win because I can't stop.
Breakfree
Hi Breakfree..
Keep up the great work, you are a few days ahead of me in your recovery and seem to making great strides and staying positive! I'm amazed at how quickly the first couple of weeks have rattled off.
It seems we like the same kind of stuff such as sport, bit of TV.. not to mention a drink! Ha ha! It's nice to keep yourself busy in these early days. I guess the trick is, keeping this going!! And don't let the fact you have a bit of money tempt you. Do you have any barriers in place just in case?
All the best buddy.
Day 21
Firstly thanks mrhonest for your encouragement. I have put barriers in place, I've blocked all my online accounts.
Today is 3 weeks since my last blowout, it still seems pretty fresh but I'm just taking a week at a time.
Today I've got a day off and I've been paid so need to be careful. I'm with my son today so will definitely be kept busy!
Have a good weekend everyone and stay strong 🙂
Breakfree
Day 22
I knew today would be a test and it is. All the triggers are there.
My golf has been cancelled as it's raining, all my mates are talking about the Saturday afternoon football and I have time on my hands.
Going to stay strong though, few pints and watch the footy is the plan.
To be honest I am quite enjoying my fantasy football and not feeling the need to get some bets matched.
I can't win because I can't stop.
Breakfree
Day 23
Sun is shining and i'm still on the straight and narrow.
That is all that matters.
Have a good Sunday everyone.
Day 24
Start of a new week and already I am noticing an improvement in my mood, mental state and bank balance!
This is how I want to live my life 🙂
I am so fed up of giving away my hard earned money and plan to travel more, spend time with friends and family and play more golf!!
breakfree
Sounds like you're doing great breakfree..
Keep going and keep us all updated!
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