today's the day to recover and live.

I did stop earlier in the year for 12 weeks so i know i can do it. I know it will be hard as i enjoy sports.
Anybody know how to enjoy horse racing without betting because they could save people's lives.

I have been gambling probably all my adult life. Father and grandfather both gambled and i suppose growing up in that environment just introduces to it.

I would never say i have been a massive gambler betting hundreds and thousands but any amount too often grabs you.
I can honestly say i dont enjoy it either. My problem is that i get bored and have a bet, but if i dont enjoy it why do it.

I have a average to well paid job so i would say money hasnt always been a problem even if id lost. But 7 years ago things got out of hand and i went on a DMP to which i am still paying.

i struggle with online betting its too easy and money not coming out of wallet but we all know at the end of the day it does.

I am goin to take everyday as it comes but fridays saturdays sundays are going to be difficult.

My wife is my life and eventually if i dont stop it will drive her away and i dread to think what id do then with my life as ive felt like ive been in dark places before with it.

Today has been a good day even though being deceitful and upsetting the one i love. I hope i have hit the bottom and swimming back up and i know its a long swim.

Can't watch racing mate if you want to stop as it just feeds the urge mine had built up when I have gone back to gambling as just started watching it and pretending to pick out a horse eventually temptation too strong you just have to stay clear of it and deal with the demons it's not an easy journey but for your sanity and family you can do it

take care

the bear

Thanks. The bear.
Understand each day as it comes.

That's the first day done. Wasn't going to be difficult as regards gambling as i mainly gamble at weekends. But as regards emotional upset i never want another like it. Want now to look at each day as a challenge but also a happy day.

That's the first day done. Wasn't going to be difficult as regards gambling as i mainly gamble at weekends. But as regards emotional upset i never want another like it. Want now to look at each day as a challenge but also a happy day.

Day 2, everything ok as present. Had fantastic support from my wife, love her to bits.

Day 3 and a Saturday everything still good. Granted i havent been at home alot today, but no betting is a good day.

Great weekend no temptation to bet. 4 days gone but a life time to think about. Hopefully the people who are trying to do the same have also had a good weekend

All the best mate. Yes, online gambling is very easy and luring. I have installed K9 web protection software on my laptop. Its free and it has helped by blocking gambling sites. Well done on taking positive steps against this terrible addiction.

Thanks willdo79 i will have a look at that software. I have seen other people mention to which you have to buy, if this is free thats great. Everything still good.

Still no bets. Went into w**********l to collect an old bet today (not much) but why leave it with the bookies. Bought wife some flowers with money.

well done, stay away from the bookies I was off a year but never fully made a clean break and hey ho I was back gambling this time I staying well clear and just been happy with each day.

Just over 2 weeks now. Don't miss it money to spare.
Thanks for the comments MichaelS