Hi guys,
I couldn’t think of a topic name so went for what is hopefully my last bet.
I love most sports, will watch almost anything with a ball on telly. But would also find myself putting £20 on any football match just because I’m bored.
So hopefully I’ll log on each day, have a little read and just note down myself that I haven’t had a bet.
I used to do the same on here years ago when I was younger, and I found it worked. I suppose it’s all relative to each individual but I’m quite lucky that I hope I’m here before it becomes a big issue, I can just see the signs creeping in and watching a game of football at midnight and also watching your 1/12 bet lose was definitely a sign to knock it on the head.
Billy
5 days without a bet so far
Hello @Billywhit,
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6 days now! Almost coming up to 7.
Think one of the biggest temptations for me is when I get a “tip”, or see a friends winning bet. As I have done over the weekend.
Not having any apps on my phone certainly stops the distraction.
I’ve decide to set a goal for a month, then continue from there.
7 days
Thanks Dave… the high from gambling is something that I have always found irreplaceable.
But 8 days now, I don’t miss it or at least I’ve convinced myself I don’t (which will do for now)
9 days… yesterday was definitely a day I would normally bet, England playing, and a lot of football on. I do find that by not watching the game itself it does reduce any urges.
10 days… it’s good to read other stories. Hope everyone is doing well
Another day another dollar (saved)
11 days
12 days… happy Saturday!
2 weeks 🙂
17 days… So in my head I’ve saved £340. It is a lot easier to do when there’s no football on, but I would normally have bet on horses or golf at the weekend. ??
19 days 🙂
Up to 24 days now… seeing two horses win yesterday with my nephews name didn’t bother me like it would’ve previous. I don’t feel like I’ve missed out on winning… so I can only take that as a good sign!!
@billywhit Why would you put yourself through a potentially stressful situation looking at racing or racing results?
When I first attended a GA meeting long before the internet it was suggested that I stopped buying a newspaper and I stopped watching racing. The reason for this was the old saying “out of sight, put of mind”. If you passively watch racing or read the results eventually you’ll start to unconsciously pick horses. Do that long enough you’ll convince yourself that you might be okay to have s small bet. Then you’re back where you were.
Try not to watch anything gambling related or read any results. If you’ve given gambling up then there’s no need and the sooner you can let go the easier it will become.
Chris.
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