What a day!

The driver of your own life Irene ...to sunnier climes.....

its been one hell of a bumpy ride but now cruising in the blue skies ...good on ya xx

We have to do what we have to do to find balance and even those pessimistic thoughts have a place because without them you cant appreciate the light xxxx

R and D xx

Hi Irene,

The driver of your own life, my god i could end up anywhere my sense of direction is soooooo bad my fiance is a southener and knows his way up north better than i do lol.

So happy to see things are good for you at the moment, exciting times and empowering times when you are in the driving seat. Keep on motoring....

take care

blondie xxx

Cheers Dotty/Blondie x

Day 180

Oops! forgot to post earlier-nightshift 🙁

6 months Irene! ...fantastic!! 🙂

Hey Irene,

Congrats on your 6 month mark! Have a great weekend.

Chicagoguy

Thanks SA/Chicago

Day 181

Last bet 11.11.2012, 6 months ago 🙂

Heading 2 work, will post properly tomorrow!

Hey,

Wow many congratulations on reaching that huge milestone. Has the time flown or what? A little cliche but it does seem like only yesterday you came into 'chat'. You have approached recovery in a positive way and thoroughly deserve the sense of achievement you must be feeling today.

Thank you for forwarding on email 🙂

Flagg

Hi Irene.

Well done on being 6 months gamble free - way to go.

Have a lovely weekend.

Lady Feb.xx

Irene.

my friend i congratulate you on your wonderful achievement of reaching six months gamble free. your efforts have been there for all to see, you gift others some great support too.

I hope life keeps rewarding those efforts, keep making the right choice.

no bet today.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Congratulations on 6 months Irene...its been quite a year so far....onwards for you to new horizons ....amen to that.!

R and D xx

Hiya Irene 🙂

Thanks for the message and support. I was hoping to catch up on the chatter room too but no go 🙁

Well done you for the 6 months!!! Cracking great effort that is! In 6 months time you can congratulate me back! 🙂

Well, catch up again soon.

Love, Stubbsy 🙂 x

Thanks so much friends x

Day 182=26 weeks=6 months 🙂

Post nightshift lethargy today however, took some time to reflect on the past months:

I never ever ever want to feel like I did on my last gambling day.

I never again want to squander £ to try and win more

I want to continue to pay my debts

I want to enjoy my family and friends

I want to enjoy having peace and solitude when I choose

I must keep control- be my own "pilot"

In order to achieve this, I will not change what's been working so far for me:

I will not gamble

I will keep my blockers in place

I will post daily on my dairy

I will endeavour to support others

I will do whatever it takes to dispel gambling urges

Also,

I will continue to battle smoking

I will exercise 3x30 mins per week (anyone who knows me will know that this will be hard!)

I've chosen the last 2, because so many folk seem to have found that they feel better after doing so- I can but try 🙂

Each day that I don't gamble is a "milestone" for me. Its not been easy to make changes, some days are better than others but hey- that's life! What's important is that I'm finding other ways to deal with the tough stuff.

This is in danger of becoming post nightshift waffle.........................but just a quick acknowledgement that this forum and members have made the process so much more bearable for me- thanks x

Hi Irene,

It was gr8 2 hear from u, ur doing brilliant. I am so proud of u 🙂

I hope 2 catch up with u soon 🙂

Have a gr8 day xx

Thanks Char x

Day 183

Had planned my evening round 'chat' this evening only to discover its cancelled! Suppose id better catch up with housework instead-yuk!

Had a great day at work-supervision with my manager which gave me a chance to offload all the stuff thats being bugging me. Left feeling unburdoned yet had the strongest urge to gamble when I got home-where did that come from?? Poor wee Paddy to the rescue-wellies on and a brisk walk in the rain soon cleared my head! Im amazed at how quickly the urges come, yet how quickly they can pass if i divert my thoughts. I hope I can continue......

You most definitely can Irene - just you remember that!! Urges are not the important thing, its how you deal with them and you are dealing with them just mighty fine.

Take care and remain strong.

Lady Feb.xx