It's only been less than 2 weeks since my last bet but already I feel a tremendous difference. I have decided to call any extra cash that comes my way (by this I mean tips I get at work) as my non-gambling "winnings". As long as I don't throw it away gambling I feel it is money I have 'won'. Today I went and bought 4 shirts. It felt so good to do something positive with money rather than negative. I am determined to move forward with my goal of going 1 year gamble free. Only 11 1/2 months to go. Each day, as long as I don't make that first bet, I am safe.Â
Well done! And yes 11.5 months is achievable. Good idea to treat yourself along the way. Think of how much you can buy with the extra money earnt. Rather than throwing it into a slot machine and chasing own money back days after ....like I used to do and alot of us do. I think you should have a little treat. It helps. Be kind to yourself and once you've distanced yourself from gambling for a week or two it definitely gets easier. It took about 2 weeks and the urges went for me. I know everyone is different though in that respect. There was a time when I said I couldn't stop.....i don't know how to. Now I say that everyone can stop .....with a little help and mesaures in place for prevention..Don't stop the little treats. It will keep you motivated.
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