I really don't know why I keep attempting to quit. It's like my brain says quit and my subconscious says why? It's like I set myself up for failure. At the moment my Brain is in control when 2 hours ago it wasn't when I wasted £100 on a bandit. So here I go again with the cycle. I hope I succeed I really do but it's like something inside me likes me being in mental pain and I can't seem to beat it.
Hi Alan,
Stopping is difficult and this may be a good time to follow your advice to others here: "don't give up trying". If you would like more support, you can always contact the Helpline on 0808 80 20 133 or the Netline https://www.gamcare.org.uk/frontline-services/netline
We also have a network of face to face counselling services throughout the UK which you can access.
Think about what has worked so far, what hasn't worked and what could work if you tried.
We are here to support you!
Kind wishes
Gabriele
Hi Alan - never give up! My mind does the same tricks! What has helped me is the Allen Carr book on giving up gambling- i am still thinking I am not giving up something good but stopping something bad! Seems to help me at the moment. Stay gf!
don't give up giving up Alan. Keep trying. You can do it with the proper blocks in place and support from people who understand. Just take one day at a time.
Well 12 Days in and I haven't Gambled. I just try and do one day at a time. As long as that thought does not pop into my head I'm fine and to be fair it hasn't in the last week but the fun begins when that demon makes an appearance. So another day begins so hopefully I will make it through to the next day.
Now 51 days gf just taking each day as it comes
Hi Alan, "taking each day as it comes"... me too. This seems to be the only way to go . tara2
Put ВЈ1 in a jar every day.. Mine is a virtual one. I transfer £1 from one account to the Cashbuilder account I do this just after midnight when is the demon time for me. I got this idea from Sean1 find his diary he has some amazing quotes that will help.
Bella xx
Now 85 days. Not looking to the past just looking forward to a more calm of mind life. That will do me just fine.
Hi Alan, congratulations on your 85 days! Not long until you hit three figures. I’m glad to read that your looking forward to some calm in your life.
Take care, Dan
152 Days and all is well! I find that feeling relaxed about not gambling is so much easier than saying to myself countless times I MUST NOT GAMBLE. I have pride in myself and will beat this as this is the longest I have gone in 20 years without a Pound in a bandit etc. Enjoy life and don't be afraid to relax
Such a different post and a different mindset from that first post Alan and so great to see you in a better place , trust me the longer you go the easier it will become to fight any little urges that may come your way :))Â
Congratulations on 152 day's of being gamble free and of winning for real :))Â
All the best buddy , from one Alan to another :))Â
6 Months Gambling Free! That is all 🙂
230 Days Gambling Free!!!!!! and I now like the person I see in the mirror!! Now if only I could get rid of the beergut and cut down on Beer!!...One addiction at a time though lol. Peace all and keep working hard to beat this disease. I will keep succeeding.
Go Alan!
If you can beat this gambling lark you can certainly knock some of that beer gut off too!Â
Good on you! ✌️
I replaced beers with homemade soups, there is something very addictive about making homemade soups... So of course it worked perfectly for me! ???
Keep going ?
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