What a day!

well congrats on your days and your holding up good to the gambling part. i had one of them stressed out days yesterday so yeah i did as your doing today and didn't bother posting. guess we all have them days and yeah long as it don't send us running to the casino its all good. hope things ease up for ya as the nigh goes on.

Hi Irene,

I am sorry 2 read u have had a stressful day, I hope u r feeling better now 🙂

U r doing brilliant.. One day at a time!

Stay strong xx

Irene

life can be,no without doubt is stressful at times.

One thing for sure my friend is you through your efforts to live gamble free you better your self and those around you,today you did something amazing for that,be proud and enjoy

Duncs stepping forward never back

thanks folks, your support means so much.

day 26 done

yesterday evening was a strange one-blocked sink and flooded kitchen. Initially coped ok-at least my floor was sparkling clean! son was great-tried to mend and made my supper (well trained!). Had an early night and quickly changed to the 'poor me' mentality-strongest urges to try and win back my losses-why should i worry about the cost of repair when i could win enough for a new kitchen! conveniently forgot that ive lost enough for several kitchens! horrible night, poor sleep and head all over the place-so glad i have my blocker.

pondered today why its minor events that cause me angst, not found an answer but no urges today. sink fixed for £5 by sons pal, so alls well.

Hi Irene,

Just look at you..........What a difference!

Instead of turning to the demons....you came out of the disaster with a £5 bill!

Thanks for the smile Irene.

Have a great weekend!

Sue xx

day 27

Arghhh- sink still not fixed despite the plumber's attention!!!!! Thank goodness this happened now and not later in the month. Its a great excuse not to wash up, but a pain because I need laundry done 🙁

Off to nightshift again tonight- job number 2.

Looking forward to wrapping pressies tomorrow before a busy week at work.

Strange how my mood's still fluctuating- so easy to grab an excuse to think gambling would be a good option. Its weird how the urges just creep up suddenly but go almost as quickly.

So chuffed that tomorrow will be my 4th week without the slots- looking forward to that.

Hi Irene,

Well done on 27 days gamble free, u r doing brilliant 🙂

I hope the sink gets fixed soon!

This journey is like a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs and sometimes it feels like we r clinging on... But everyday we do not gamble we r winners!

Well done 4 staying strong, even when it is tough.. I am sooo proud of u 🙂

Stay strong xxxx

well good going on them days, sucks about the sink though. hate plumbing problems cause it seems ya fix one thing and another breaks. lol well has been my experince any way. hope ya get it sorted out.

keep fighting them urges girl, its a reward in its self when we do.

Thanks x

Day 28= 4 weeks.....YIPEE!!

Sink fixed......YIPEE!!

All in all a good Sunday.

lol glad its been a good sunday for ya and yeah, yippie lol glad its all under control for ya all the way around.

Well done girl on the 4 week mark only a few days to get a month under your belt keep up the good work

Just for today I will not gamble

Hugh

Hiya hun,

Well who would of thought we could get excited about fixing a sink.......................LOL Funny but I bet i'm not the only one jumping up and down screaming...Irene has got her sink fixed!

I am actually being serious...what im trying to say is how we forget when we are gambling about the simple things in life...hope that made some sense?

o*g....What a waffling womble I am today!

Irene...you made me really laugh with your comment on mine about the commonwealth games........keep em comming....I love a laugh!

4 weeks....I think you are gonna be that angel on top of the tree!

Womble xxxxxxxx

HI Irene,

That gamble free calender is serving you well girl, well done on reaching the 4 week mark, how nice will it be going into xmas and the start of 2013 with those gamble free days to prop you up and continue to build that resolve.

Briliant. well done , keep going

Blondie x

Thanks so much folks x

Day 29- a brilliant one

Following from yesterday's delight at the sink fixed, today's been a good 1. Work was great- had a student with me all day, really makes you think about what you're doing and why you're doing it.

Similarly in "life", I've been taking the time to reflect on why I'm doing what I'm doing and think about the benefits of not gambling.

*Enjoying not being fixated in front of a screen, now when I am using the comp it's because I choose to be

*Being "me" again

*Loving the "no regrets" of money spent

on a daily basis

*Appreciating my work and thinking about how I can be more effective and better utilise my skills

* Addressing issues as they arise

As time goes on, I am continually surprised at how much my gambling behaviour actually affected me- what a waste but what's done is done and I can't change the past but I can take control of my future. (It's really cheesed me off to realise that I had lost that control)

To top off a lovely day went out with a friend this evening for coffee- discovered Salted Caramel Latte!!

Anyhow, time for the important things in life, my mutt needs a coat- he's getting old and not handling the cold very well this year. My son (aka canine fashion police) is horrified that I thought about doggie slippers too .......online shopping time!

Irene

you started your second half,it took your addiction to beat you to get there,but like a lot of folk here enjoy all life throws at you,today you made a choice you can be proud of,for that massive well done.

Muddy paws is the website for your doggy coat, we rescued two whippets since i started recovery and i am a regular.

Keep enjoying, you earnt it

Duncs stepping forward never back