Weekends are the hardest

Finding it difficult at the moment, I am not giving in

Hi Chips,

Weekends are hard for me too. I too am grappling with an urge. I try to remind myself that when I missing gambling it's because I'm using selective memory. I am not letting memories of loss, or despair, or self loathing come through. The only way to stay stopped is to not start. Don't start and you will stay stopped! Hang in there Chips.

i will just keep thinking how much money I have saved, I bet it's £200 just today in savings, my son rang me and said where are you? I said I am not in the devil shop! He didn't believe me at first.

Just ordered some new clothes, feel a bit guilty, but, I wouldn't have thought twice of giving it to the bookies, how mad is that?

Morning Chips

Have a read of Robf diary especially his last post about self excluding. It might be something that will act as a great block for you and make acting on them urges harder when they come.

Dont feel guilty for using the money you have not wasted on gambling on you. I was once asked a question at GA if I could name 5 things I had bought with my winnings and I had quite a few good wins over the years. I could only name 2 a new fancy TV a a new bed unfortunately due to gambling I don't sleep in that bed or watch that TV.

KTF

Hi Chips, how's it going? I'm with you that weekends are hard and I've triggered the last 2 Saturdays. I've had to improve the blocks I have in place so that it doesn't happen a 3rd time for me.

Also I've got some plans in place to keep it busy for me. I guess for you too you will be looking to fill that Saturday void so get your thinking cap on, there's much nicer places for a coffee. x

Hey chips...how's it going...how's the new clothes...: ) well done on treating yourself x

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. Here we are another Saturday, had to pick a prescription up from the chemist which is next to my usual bookies, anyway I collected it and didn't even look in through the window. Kept myself busy by listing stuff on eBay and reading this brilliant forum. It is a constant battle and it would be easy to give in, but, I know I would feel guilty after, so onwards and upwards.

Hi chips , I'm a bit late in welcoming you onboard but better late than never egh ! Anyway your right it is a bit of a struggle especially in the early stages but it will get easier the more days you put between you and your last bet ! You're doing well my friend so just stay positive and deal with each day as it comes , little steps ! Take care and best wishes !

Keep strong over the weekend mate. Keep yourself busy and try to take your mind off gambling. Great work so far