What a day!

Way to go on them days girl. Stay focused and things will sort themselves out. Just keep doing what your doing cause its working.

Irene

again, thanks folks!

day 40

deserves a better post than my earlier 1! been working so hard to cope with urges/moods and im doing great 🙂

lifes so different than 40days ago! no-one said it wd be easy!

i know things will settle down- just hope its soon.

looking 4ward 2 my future!

day 41

Amazingly my wee black cloud seems to have lifted! Mood much better despite just finishing a niteshift. Working tonight then off for 2 weeks 🙂

Got lots of christmas prep to do and need 2 catch up on diarys. Managed 2 read a few last night-relieved that the mood swings seem to be common but dont last forever.

Me n paddy (my mutt) are just off to bed. Theres nothing better on a dreich day!

Thanks 2 everyone 4 sharing their experience and supporting me x

day 41

Amazingly my wee black cloud seems to have lifted! Mood much better despite just finishing a niteshift. Working tonight then off for 2 weeks 🙂

Got lots of christmas prep to do and need 2 catch up on diarys. Managed 2 read a few last night-relieved that the mood swings seem to be common but dont last forever.

Me n paddy (my mutt) are just off to bed. Theres nothing better on a dreich day!

Thanks 2 everyone 4 sharing their experience and supporting me x

Hi Irene,

Well done on 41 days gamble free, u r doing brilliant!

I am sooo happy 2 hear u r feeling better, ur positivity and determination shines thru 🙂

Have a gr8 day xxxx

Hi Irene,

2weeks off....You deserve it hun!

I'm drinking bottle of red to toast my dear, beloved departed dad....watching rod stewarts xmas special.....life is sweet without gambling hey!

Happy xmax to a top lady!

Sue xx

Well Congrats on the days and I'm sure life will be feeling better by the time ya read this. Yup vacation just does that to a person. Lol I'll be joining ya in the good life for like the next 11 days, so yaaah us. Lol

Hope all that needs to get done happens quick for ya and nothing but some R&R to follow.

Hi Irene,

Just popping in 2 wish u and ur family Merry Christmas, I hope u have a gr8 day 🙂

And thank u from the bottom of my heart, for all ur support on my diary thru the good and the bad times...Without ppl like u here, I would never have got this far 🙂

Have fun 🙂

Thanks Buds x

Day 42=6 whole weeks gamble free!

Today's a good one. Managed to banish the wee dark cloud thats been following me and thinking more positively about my future.

Immediate goals:

*Maintain abstinence from gambling

*Daily diary for 3 months

*Look forward to bank statement with no consequences of gambling deposits/overdraft charges

*Practice exercises to cope with urges

*"Irene time" daily to reflect on progress

*Enjoy Christmas!!

Without the support of this forum/site goodness knows where I'd be at right now- I'll be forever thankful for the support and guidance offered over the past 6 weeks.

Spent time today with an elderly aunt who has a real lust for life despite being 83- a truely inspirational old lady with a heart of gold. Also, time with my sis who's like a mum to me- planning our festive shennanigans!

Found this- a great outlook:

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything.........They just MAKE the best of everything!"

Hi irene

Congrats on your 6 weeks

Keep it up

HI Irene,

Loved that and its very very true. So very well done on what you achieved so far this year on the none gambling Im sure throughout this process you have learnt so much about yourself, take this into 2013 with you .

I Wish you and yours a happy, healthy and peacefull christmas and a wonderful 2013.

Take care irene

Blondie xx

Good Evening fine lady,

Wishing you a very Merry Xmas. I thank you for your support over the last 6 weeks. You are doing tremendously well and the strength you are building will only lead to a Happy and prosperous New Year this I truly believe.

Flagg x

Thanks x

Day 43- gamble free

I hope all my new GC friends have a Very Happy Gamble Free Christmas!

Mulled wine calling me- yum, yum 🙂

x