I'm back

Watched the darts tonight which was always a massive gambling frenzy for me, especially over the festive period.

watched and didn't bet, Infact I was telling people the odds off a gambling site which I am self excluded from so had a bit of a proud moment with being able to do that and not even feel tempted to bet.

best festive period in years...got loads of stuff in the sales, got cash in the bank for a change and can't wait to see in the new year 🙂

something's working for you fighter

keep it up and happy new year

tri

Thanks Tri and happy new year to you too!

it seems as though my method of coping is hitting in head on and not trying to avoid sports.

watched all 3 matches today and would have normally been throwing money all over the place but stayed strong.

played a little game with my predictions beforehand - all lost :)....at least I didn't lose any £££ though!

Hi Fighter_1,

Thanks for dropping by on my diary & your kind words! After all the years of deceit, recovery had gifted me back my honesty both here & with my partner which has been instrumental in keeping me safe. I never want to use what limited intelligence I have in a manipulative way ever again. If I had put as much into learning as I did into gambling I'd be a MENSA member for sure 😉

Happy New Year, may you charge through, head on, knocking those demons away as you go - ODAAT

Just realised today marks 120 days since my last bet! Still going strong and enjoying life more than ever. Here is to tie next 120 🙂

125 now 🙂 That's 5 off of the above target already 🙂

Isn't it an amazing feeling to actually enjoy life 🙂

Look @ me all happy & smiley this morning 🙂

Keep fighting - ODAAT

Whow nice one!

Well done, what was your stepping stone to overcoming it? How did you do it?

Keep up the good work that's fantastic to hear and you are obviously a lot happier with your family

Thanks for commenting guys. In all honestly Leannem I did it with will power and after seeing what I was doing to my wife.

I am still like a kid in a sweet shop with the fact I have always got cash in my wallet and in the bank.....not as much as I would like still :)....but better than none at all.

the days are ticking by and the weight is lifting more and more each day.

Hi Fighter_1, just dropping by to say Hi & congratulate you on a massive 144 days of winning 🙂 & thank you for your continued support before I take a break!

I get the whole kid in a sweet shop thing as I have discovered a whole new world out there! As you say, it may not be as much as you would like but something is sure as hell better than nothing 🙂

Keep enjoying life & staying strong - ODAAT

Your story is an amazing inspiration fighter one please keep posting

seems some people stop posting after their successful for a while but it's an inspiration to all of us and it helps keep you accountable too!

Your amazing wife is also lucky enough to have an amazing husband! You!

Hey guys thank you for keeping commenting....we have created a little club here haha, or no one else finds my story interesting 🙂

I guess i must feel less tempted to gamble because I am now not looking on here 2/3 times a day, that almost because an addiction. I find a few days can go by where I am otherwise occupied with 'normal' things.

Over the 150 day mark now which is great, seems like a lifetime ago I was gambling mentally.

Still in a great place and still taking inspiration from your wonderful comments and others stories.

i just hope one day every person finds their turning point and changes their life.

I don't take anything for granted and always remain on my toes but I'm still loving life 🙂

Just flying by to say Hi 🙂 & give you a bump for all the newbies out there to see what is possible!

As you know, I too am spending less time on here but it's fantastic to be able to see our ongoing progress 🙂

Keep letting the weight lift off of your shoulders & the money in your wallet weigh you back down so you don't float off like a balloon!

Love that life - ODAAT

Reading these stories has let me know it's possible. Starting today I'm going to stop.

Hey givingup4good..

thank you for commenting and taking the time to read.

Firstly YES it is possible and you are in the best place to start your recovery.

Why don't you start you very own diary up, get some stuff off your chest and begin posting regularly about the experience.

i can promise you it can be done. You need to be strong, focused and have a goal to work toward.

how have the first 2 days gone?

Also if you want inspiration and wise words look no further than the the post before yours. ODAAT is another rock of support so just know you are not alone and we are all in this fight together!

Thanks fighter1. I'm now on day 4. I've had the urge every day. I've self excluded from every gambling site I used for the longest period of time it would let me. Online gambling is where I waste most of my money. The wins were great but I'd always give it back. I got myself into almost 10 grand of debt. I luckily somehow managed to gamble my way out of most of it 6 months ago. I now only owe 1000. But for those reading this trying to gamble out of debt is not the answer. No one but you guys and my family know about my addiction. I need to get it under control. I'm 26 soon, I have a wonderful girlfriend and I don't want to live a life where I'm more worried about the horse results or latest scores anymore. Gambling started off as fun but it became an obsession. Every day and night. I thought I was good at it. But it didn't matter what I won I would always put it back on, borrowing money, using credit cards. Then paying off credit cards with another credit card. I want to get myself completely out of debt. Get some control back. Live a life without gambling. It's going to be hard but I think joining here and getting things off my chest to ppl who know where I'm coming from might help.

thanks

and good luck to the rest of you trying to do the same.