[ieoloughpa]

[ieoloughpa]

Hi all. Im a compulsive gambler. Iv lost big. Today is day 1. I had to loose big to get this far. If i had won i would not be here. I have told no one close to me yet. This is going to be the most difficult thing for me but i know i am going to have rto do this. But I feel i have made the first step. I have not gambled today. Join me to day 365. Together we can get there. Dont be afraid to join at any stage. Just start with what day it is for you and together we will fight this disease .I v gambled small and big. Last night i self excluded myself from my online betting accounts. Make this your first step as well if you are an online gambler. 

[Berta24449787]

One day at a time is the best anyone can do. It’s as simple as a matter of choice and as hard as anything you will have to do. It’s day two for me and I am looking forward to day three. We are all with you

[CraigMac6]

First I would like to say welcome. Its a major step to be here. I’m still very early in my quit and feel the same as you when it comes to me having to quit. I must do this and not just for financial reasons but for my life and the way I live life. I’m here to support you however I do need to caution you. This is not a race to 365 days. Being quit for a year doesn’t make this disease go away. This is a life long battle we face because we are helpless over gambling.
I have zero doubt you can do this and we are all here to help. One day at a time!

[ieoloughpa]

I have a massive credit card bill now that i am going to have to clear. I keep thinking to myself how I could have treated my wife and family with the money iv lost but i guess there is no point in crying over spilt milk. Today is day two. Im still feeling bad about the money I have lost. I have not decided how I am going to pay back the debt without it having too much impact on my family. Im thinking small amounts each week/ month . Any advice. I wish you all luck on giving up the habit. Its not going to be easy but together we can.

[Berta24449787]

Good. Day two is underway and you have the aspirations of paying off the debt. Remember that there are thousands of people around you each day that are drowning in debt for any number of reasons. Don’t let the shame make you feel do bad you try to startwinning back your losses. Been there. Just journal and be aware of what you do and how you are feeling and then try very hard not to do it again. Avoid the situation that puts you back in the seat to gamble. Mine is my day off. First thing in the morning and no one around yet. That’s tomorrow so wish me luck.

[ieoloughpa]

Its shocking how many times in the day i think about gambling. No one has an idea of my addiction with gambling so obviously the times i went to gamble online were when no one was around or I had to leave the house to do a job. I had lots of them opportunitys today and thankfully i resisted. Im am finally on the road for recovery. Today for the first time in a long time I felt me and my wife got closer all because i wasnt trying to bet online or sneak away to the bookiea when i should be doing another job.Im so glad to be finished with gambling and glad to have found this form. Its like a new direction for me in my life and I know if I can stay away from gambling things will get better and better. Oh and I have also given up smoking even though I only smoked occasionally it was also getting the better of me so iv nipped that in the bud as well. Day 3 has come to an end. Roll on day 4 im ready!!!!!

[rip5]

My first time here and my first day as well. Have no idea what to expect.

[ieoloughpa]

Now that im avoiding gambling online my brain is thinking of other ways I used before for gambling mainly scrath cards. Even writting this im thinking what if I bought one that would change my life. But the problem is I wont stop at one I have to win and if you have bought scratchcards in the past you will know its difficilt to win.Every time i pass a shop im thinking of scratchcards but I have managed to resist and thats the way I need to keep it.Whats your opinion on them. Has anyone else this problem.

[ieoloughpa]

I taught i was going so well but its day 6 now and im missing the feeling of not having a bet. I knew it was never going to be easy. I caant belive how wasteful i have been with my money. But the good news is im surviving and keeping my head above water. One day at a time….

[kathryn]

Im happy to read you haven’t gambled.
Its tough!!!
Don’t let the addiction suck you back in. You are having withdrawls. Its normal. Fill up your days, don’t have any access to money if you can. We are all here for the common cause, to live a life without this addiction. Fighting the urges can be difficult. Maybe you can read and post here, if theres a group, join it. Talking through things can help.
Hold on, the feeling will pass. The more you fight it, the easier it will become.
Love K

[ieoloughpa]

All going well. Hard and all as it is im begining to feel a little stronger and finding it easier to resist. Im going to do this and it is going to improve my life and my family’s lives so much.

[charles]

Hi Ieoloughpa. Well done on your gamble free time? How are you filling that time instead?

[ieoloughpa]

Im keeping myself busy. Not easy but each day I don’t gamble i feel so much better and I also feel in the long run that I will have a lot more money even though I have a massive debt now. I completely lost control. That was my problem. I started wirh 5 pound and ir didn’t stop until I had all my credit on my credit card spent. I was making bets of a thousand pound for a finish in one transaction. Iv all given up the smokes which is also a help in paying back my debt. Day 10 and onwards and upwards.

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