Yip done it again...need to screw the nut!

​hi Lenny, the main thing I would say is, as a cg, you cant bet in moderation. I'm exactly the same. We can not win cos we cannot stop. If you're serious about recovery you need to get your head around never betting again. All the Best. Des

Thanks Des, yeah this time I do realise I can't have another bet. Before I would think I could control it but now I know I can't. I just need to stay strong and keep my guard up.

Well done Lenny on realising you can't have another bet,

Keep strong stay focused and keep winning for real lol.

Suzanne xxx

Alrite folks.

I'm still here and still gamble free, I'm trying to not make a big deal of it as it's not easy, especially on a Friday night with you beers inside me.

A regular Friday I would have been betting with tons of anxiety flowing through.

I feel great and I know not to get complacent but f*k you gambling

Day 6.
It's funny I woke up earlier and first thought was how much did lose or win last night. None! As I'm not gambling.

I'm having a few gambling thoughts but not too bad. I have also said to myself I won't be buying the odd scratchcard or lotto ticket that used to do either. I am in a works lotto syndicate that I will continue with, all I am doing there is giving someone £6 a month. I see no harm in that.

Laddie has a football match this morning then I am golfing this afternoon so just keeping busy.

Lennyd

Keep going Lenny. We can do this!

Just checking in to say I am still gamble free. This is day 9 and I've felt a different person the last week. My mind is full good feelings, I'm not getting ahead of myself as I know I need to stay alert.

Thanks Change hope you are doing well.

I haven't been on for a while as I've been keeping myself super busy with work, family and golf. I've had a few strong urges this week but not today, this is the time I would usually start betting again with previous stops. I really need to stay alert about this problem and keep thinking I can't win as I can't stop. Hope everyone is enjoying life.

Peace

Lennyd79

Really itching for a bet. Been busy with the boys fitba then I've just fixed one bike and stripped the other down for some new parts I've treated myself with. Nipped down to the shops for a few beers and now just relaxing watching the rugby thinking how a bet would go down well. It was like a treat to myself, but I couldn't stop! I'm not betting today. I find it tough some days, my mind takes me to some weird places at times.

peace

lennyd

Hi Lenny

You've been doing really well resisting those urges. You have done it up til now, you can do it today as well! Just tell yourself you won't bet today. One day at a time!

Have you considerd going to Gamblers Anonymous or counselling? If you give us a call on 0808 8020 133 we can talk you through a lot of options that might make it easier for you to cope with urges to gamble. You can also chat to us on the Netline - the link is at the top of every page of this website.

Best wishes

Forum Admin

Thanks admin, yes I have thought about GA or counselling. I always think I can do it on my own though although deep inside me I know I do need some help.

I think I lasted 3 weeks. The demons came back and I succumbed. Crazy! I've had a bad run, must have lost around a grand in the last 3 weeks. Enough is enough! I'm a fool, I need to stop before I lose control and lose my family.

I'm doing alright, spoke to someone from Gamcare which helped a bit. My wife is angry with me that I had been gambling again it deep down I think she is supporting me. Having a few beers is a trigger for me, really really want to stop it as I know it will lead to depression!