What a day!

Still day 300- I'm on a roll!!

I did think of gambling earlier- around the same time as the tears in the car. I did not act on these thoughts- logged on and moaned here instead. What would be the point in wasting the hard work? Ultimately, I could be feeling much, much worse this evening. I am proud that I took the right action!

Irene.

firstly a huge congratulations on making it 300 days of abstinence today. This is a huge feat and please be very proud of your ongoing achievement.

Most importantly a huge well done on not letting those letters derail your recovery, addiction plays a very dirty game, it will use emotions good and bad to tap away at our resolve. today you faced up to your addiction.

You did it for you. today you gifted yourself something only you can and for that I salute you!!!!

well done you.

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Well done on your 301 days Irene!! An excellent achievement.

I use to have about 6 to 8 creditors, 6 to 8 debt collection agencies. There was seldom a week that went past without some sort of red letter from one of them. As others have said they review each account on a regular basis. With some its every 3 months, others every 6 months etc. The computer will flag your account up when its your turn for a review.

You done the right thing, Get C.A.B to deal with them. Keep plugging away. As long as the debts keep going down if only tiny bits that's all that matters. Take care and keep safe... S.A 🙂

Good on ya Irene ! ...

Not gonna see my cyber pal upset over blummin creditors they can just get paid on your terms...

Computer says ...on Irene's Terms.

Keep safe

Xxx

300 days is mega mind blowing to me as struggle to get past 30 each time.

Amazing lady, don't be upset, be proud.

xxx

Thanks x

Day 301

Phew......yesterday was mentally exhausting! Today, I'm physically knackered but feel much happier.

Actually the recent difficulties have reinforced the motivation that I have to remain gamble free- I never want to go back there. I do not want to bank further regrets and dig a deeper hole for myself- so I'm not going to lol!

Oh- I'm giving tonight's festivities a miss- I feel bad not attending but I don't want to drink alcohol (which for me can exacerbate negative emotions) and don't want to have to explain myself for not drinking. Instead, I'm having a chillaxed night of crappy TV, cola and pampering 🙂

Hi Irene,

Thank you very much for your post. Just something about that article striked me, it's good to understand how you can deal with anger and to know your emotions better:-)

Hey Irene, it's good to have quiet night in now and again. Festive seasons round the corner anyway, will be plenty of time to celebrate lol 😉

Good to read you are back with your old self. Relax and enjoy your evening and peaceful Sunday...

You doing great! I'm very proud of you

Take care

Sandra x

Thanks Sandra x

Day 301 (I'd miscounted earlier in the week!!)=43 weeks

How, when I post daily, did I manage to miss a day?? No matter- still 43 weeks gamble free 🙂

The "pamper evening" was what I needed, today I feel refreshed. I am still surprised at times how the small, normal, everyday things can bring pleasure. For me, giving up gambling has made me appreciate the good stuff in my life. Its also made me think about what I missed when fixated on slots, which makes me more determined to enjoy being gamble free me.

Day 302

Just a quicky this evening. Home after an eve out with a colleague-that was unlikely to happen whilst gambling 🙂

Irene,

Only to say WELL DONE for keeping at it!

i'm on a posting spree...again lol:)

Take care

Sandra x

Thanks Sandra x

Day 303

Doing OK. Got another horrible head cold- need more vit C methinks. On a good note, I feel too miserable to think about gambling 🙂

Day 304

Feeling much better- although think I've been generous with my cold......most of my colleagues have sniffles!

Back to gym tomorrow, but today making the most of the old adage "feed a cold, starve a fever"- unsure if this means chocolate though 🙂

Spoke to CAB today and was instructed to call my debtors- what a joke!!!! One bank told me I can make them an "cash offer" to "settle my debt"- which would mean a "partial default" on my credit record! Eejits! If I had spare cash, obviously I'd be paying more to my debts and wouldn't need a management plan. Once I'd absorbed the disbelief, I actually found this quite intriguing.....I wonder if the fiver in my purse would suffice?? How much would it take? Do they have a set amount? (this is academic cos I've none!)

This is a busy month at work and got lots going on- but its stuff I love so who's counting the extra hours lol. My cars full of junk ready for the next couple of weeks- no passengers for me.

My sis is off on hol (again!) at weekend. I must admit to being a wee bit envious- I love holidays..........but I chose to gamble, so my fault there's none for me. Anyhow, she deserves to enjoy herself. She and her hubby spent many years working before retiring last year. They brought up their 2 kids and me (not an easy task!) and have unstintingly supported us through our lives. Its time they took time for themselves.

Oops- hadn't intended a ramble and I'm unsure of the purpose of the ramble.....

Hi Irene,

Im sure i read once that you should eat copious amounts of chocolate when you have a cold lol.

Enjoy your week,

take care

blondie xx

Irene.

Sometimes it seems there are folk out there in this world who do come from another world!!!!

You keep doing what you are doing

Something truly amazing !!!!

Duncs stepping forward never back.

Thanks x

day 306

Didnt get a chance to log on yesterday. Posting a wee sneaky from work! Doing OK