Zero... Trying to be a HERO

Hi Hero and welcome to the forums; it's a great idea starting a diary. Let it be the case that, one day, you'll look back and wonder at how far you've come.

'One day' are the operative words here, though, because this is all about one day at a time.

Let's not think about weeks, months or further ahead.

One day for now.

My suggestion is for you to actually carry out an number of cumulative steps that will, day by day, turn the tide and help you control this monster.

Day 1 - limit your money supply. There's no point chasing recent losses; all you will do, in all likelyhood, compund your losses and make things a d**n sight worse.

So, for Day 1 think about how much money you actually need. Consider emergencies, of course, but think out of the box. Challenge yourself to see what you can do!

Here's wishing you all the best. Why not update your dairy, or webchat, and we'll consider Day 2!

HTZ,

Wishing you all the hope and success for tomorrow that I can offer you, I wish I could walk the road of GF with you, but I cannot. Know I and we are there in spirit.

Thinking of you.

Julie x

HTZ,

I've been where you are all too many times. But can I just say massive well done to coming back to the forums after relapsing, I know it's not easy to do.

Now is the time to make a difference, you need to make stricter blocks, really restrict access as much as possible. Focus on improving your life as well. I actually found (it's a bit odd) that googling "How to get out of a rut", or general life improvement information is so beneficial because they give a LOT of tips on changing behaviour and altering some everyday things to bring out the best in us.

I hope to see you in the chat tonight and I've got my fingers crossed you remain GF.

Best of luck!

Day 1 - Woke up with butterflies in my stomach with all the horrible regrets and emotions at their most damaging.

Today I have set myself two simple steps, I will leave the house with £10 and leave all my cards behind and also today I will not gamble (simple right) lets see if I can do it.

Backshift today so I will update my progress midnight tonight.

Anyway, time to get up and try and feel a bit more positive about the day ahead instead of lying mumping and moaning.

See ya soon.

Morning Hero,

From what I have read on here you just need to do what ever works for you, believe me I tried a few things and the only way I found that works was self exclude from everywhere. I would rather spend time emailing people and on the phone to get self excluded than waste time betting.

Anyway good luck on day you, If I can do it anyone can do it.

Stay Strong Stay G/f

Malc

Come on HTZ...you can do it....and it does get easier...fight the urges.

1 day and 29 mins completed...

Been tough today with a lot of thoughts and stuff running through my head however i am now 1 full day GF and i have also only spent the grand total of £1 today... Same two steps tommorow and I will review my goals next week!

The journey goes on...

Keep at it my fellow traveller on this gamble free journey, you will get there.

Kindest regards

Julie

Every journey starts with a single step. Keep fighting

Well done mate on getting through the day GF!! You've done the right thing setting yourself daily challenges & taking one day at a time. You are 100% doing the right thing leaving the house with a small amount of cash only & leaving all cards at home.

Keep being strong & focused, taking one day at a time and your be surprised how quick the days turn into weeks hopefully all GF.

Paul

Two simple challenges again today:

1. DO NOT gamble.
2. DO NOT leave the house with more than £10

Lets make this 2 days GF!

Why do you need to take £10 with you when you're spending much less? Can you get the amount down to nothing with some forward planning? Asking because even relatively small amounts being available leaves you open to acting on a whim when the urges strike.

Day 2 COMPLETE

2days GF

Same again tommorow.

Hi HtZ

Great to see you're past Day 2. I reckon you had money left when you've taken £10 with you the last few days - am I right?

Keep going; this is a day-to-day mission and will take extra measures, like counselling and other practical courses of action. But One Day at a time.

A thought for you. Some people think life is a bit boring without gambling. But is that because gambling puts a dark cloak over what else is out there. What's reallly out there when we look with gambling-free eyes?