Last time i was on Gamecare was something like 4 years ago and now it’s all changed, struggling to get used to the changes.Â
Couple of days off a bet and feeling good, as i mentioned in last diary post during the week is easy to me it’s the weekend that the gambling urges hit, hit to a point that even though your done with gambling you can convince yourself it’s a good idea to have one more bet.Â
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Yeah....been there. I know exactly what you mean mate as I've slipped back many times thinking just one bet and that will be it and I'm out of it again and it doesn't work as you are once again hooked. Its a nightmare. You have to behave like alcoholics who want to quit; not a drop -ever! I'm trying to stop again after Cheltenham 18mths ago got me hooked again; an afternoon with my mates and a bet on Gold Cup day and its turned into a nightmare 'again'. Only 4 days since I self-excluded again from every bookies in a 12 miles radius and every on-line gambling site too. Fingers crossed it works as I feel so much better already. Good luck pal - be strong at all times.
Saturday night and not possible to put on a bet as had a beer so can’t drive to bookies that’s 5 miles away. Had a few gambling thoughts but managed to distract myself and got through it .Â
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