Hi Dave
I have just returned to this site after being gamble free for nearly two and a half years! It has been lovely reading your posts and has reminded me of all those good feelings you are experiencing yourself. Thankfully, my latest gambling has not caused too much financial damage but it has knocked a few things of kilter and it makes me feel really uneasy.
I like the way you set yourself targets. I used to set myself mini goals for every pay day. I think these really help with recovery and I am going to set myself some new ones for next payday so thanks for reminding me!
Take care and sleep peacefully.
Feb - she is now back on "The Bright side of the Road".
Day 244- thanks for your post, as I always say these keep me motivated to beat gambling. As I have said as well I must keep posting everyday on here to remind myself of I am still addicted to gambling, this is where I went wrong the last time, I stopped remembering I was addicted, and got sucked into a tenner will not matter....... £50k later!! I always have to remind myself this forever, forever I don't I will fail, this was my biggest lesson learnt from the last time, I am determined not to let it happen again. Sleep well
Day 245 - happy new year all and I hope for a gambling free 2016!! Had a c**P night as you guessed it I ending having a massive fall out again with the Mrs, she just can't drink and be a nice person at the same time! Hey ho life goes on and this is something I just have to deal with I guess
Day 247 - not thought about gambling today at all, had long talks with my wife to clear the air !! I am really looking forward to working again, as I have spent too much time at home and boredom has kicked in!!!
Day 251 - had a great week at work so far, made some great progress which will lead to a nice bonus hopefully!! Still gamble free and smoke free also!! Big drive now is to lose about 2 stone, this would be amazing.
I still think it's sad that you'd rather be @ work but good to see you clearing the air with the missus (goodness only knows how testing I can be & I don't even drink)...Long may it last!
Slowly slowly with the weight, that's not something you can go cold turkey on...Why not just give eating healthy a shot for a starter, no need to keep heaping pressure on yourself! I think the 2 recoveries you are currently winning are already amazing 🙂
Keep winning - ODAAT
Day 255 - still smoke and gamble free. Work is hectic but I am loving it, just soooo tired tonight. Thanks ODAAT for your nice words X
Well done Dave.
Same here on the work front but at least we are fortunate enough to have something to keep us totally distracted.
Take care of yourself.
Feb.
Day 261 - not been on for a while as been so busy, but wanted to come on to let you all know I have today booked a holiday for 4 weeks time to the canneries, and I paid for t outright as well!! Don't think I have ever done this before!
I can't wait!! Stay G free,it's the best way to be
Day 264 - been so busy with work it's crazy, but earning some good commission, which means my debt is going down quicker then expected!! I have to stayed focused to pay it off, I never want to gamble again
Day 275 - not been on for ages which is bad, but I am still gamble free which is the main thing. Interesting is that I am looking financial even better now! Nearly cleared all credit card debt, so close I just can't wait now!!
I hope you are all doing well and remember gambling is for mugs
Day 279 so busy with work it's crazy, but it's great as it keeps my mind off of things. I was told you replace addictions with other addictions and mine seems to be work! I am an email junky now, as soon as one drops I have to deal with it!! But this is better then dropping coins into a fruit machine!!!
Day 283 - life's good at present, works good, debt is falling and still gamble free. Sleep well
Great going Dave & must be only a week or so now til hols? Good on you for paying it outright & sheesh, I wish I'd replaced my focus with work...What a great replacement 🙂
Hi ODAAT yes off this weekend, just can't wait to get away from the this weather for sunshine! This is a massive reward for not gambling
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