[2017shaun]

I intended to follow up Saturdays bet and have a controlled bet on the footy tonight..
I am thinking about it a lot ( not going to lie )
But for today I will NOT gamble

[2017shaun]

Strange how it works. When I think about gamblig. My heartbeat goes 10 to the dozen. Feels like it anyway.
And when I type on here that I am not going to gamble. I get the same sort of adrenaline rush.
You two have been on this forum awhile now right? In recovery for a while?
Do you still get any same feelings?
Right now I’m sat feeling like in missing the the peice of the puzzle. Gambling has took majority of my time/ thoughts in the past.
Day like today in England for example it’s pissing down with rain in the past I probably would have thought its the perfect day for horses ECT ECT.
My grandad grew up in Dublin but moved to England. He bets/ had a problem.. Would you say it get passed down in your jeans or not.
I dunno weather I think these thoughts cause I smoke weed or it’s the gambling side of me.
I read before that we all learned gambling and that we can all unlearn…. But I find that miss leading because I would struggle like mad to unlearn how to ride my bike.
Once you learned something it’s going to stay with you for ever right. How are you guys both doing after GMA

Today I will not gamble 8/8/17

[2017shaun]

Today I shall not gamble

[2017shaun]

Yes you can put a ban in place for online gambling. I have done it with every site. I use to gamble online and in shop. Online gambling is so easy to access. You could deposit more and more funds within seconds.
But what are you to do? Use his phone when his in the shower to self exclude???
Doesn’t sound like his come to terms with it all. You know you can’t stop gambling for him.
I have read most your posts. How old are u both?
Maybe if you accedently hit his phone with a hammer? I dunno accidents happen.
I woke up one day fed up of being fed up. Tired of chasing my losses. Bored of loosing. Sick to death the amount of money I gambled. The lonely life I was starting to live. I’m 25 and my ideal Sunday used to be spend it in the bookies with some of the old boys.. I lived this life far to long. So everyday now I tell myself no.
I have gambled yes. I’m only just on the right path. Literally clinging on. But it is all because I want the change. Not my partner. My advice either leave him to devastate his live a bit more. Soon enough he will realise how stupid he was
Good luck how ever your life unfolds

[2017shaun]

Hope to see you in there. Only live 24 min drive away. Knowing my luck I’ll get the other one. Good luck tho mate. You’ll be out before crimbo, new year, new start. It sounds alright
All the bedt

[2017shaun]

Ye I have read the story. And wow what a story. I can only say that I’m trying to stop now before something like that happens. Thankyou for sharing that with us
I bet in the bookies as I have banned myself online (the bet won) I still have not cashed it in yet. I’m thinking of sending my partner. That’s the safest option. She is 100% by my side, has controlled my finances for about 5/6 years now. She was worried that if the bet won then I would want to gamble again which is 110% true. But your post and remembering why I’m here has stopped that urge. Yes I want to but I will choose not to. It sucked me back in for a moment but I am stronger.
I thank you again

[2017shaun]

Sorry Geordie I did not post yesterday because I placed a bet..
I did not want to say I didn’t when I did.
Is social betting aloud?
August the 6th today.
I will not place a bet ( I did intend to but woke up with guilt feeling bad if I was to bet two days running )
Just being honest
Thanks for your support p

[2017shaun]

Haven’t really got any hobbies. Gambling took most of my time up to be honest. I’ll play footy (not any good tho) boxing. Good fitness or something I suppose. I go with the flow.
I no mate 14 weeks.. I have children as well. Going to be hard no doubt but if it can help towards a positive future, finding a way out of this mind set. I’m 100% committed.
Reading would be great ( i don’t read myself) but it’s all in our head. You have to train the brain.
All the best

[2017shaun]

Good luck kstep. Looking forward to meeting you in the future.
Sure you will do yourself proud and your friends and family. All the best brother. Have a nice weekend. Take it easy

[2017shaun]

Well done on realising what your problem is and the fact you have faced the problem. Be strong. Take it one day at a time. It’s still early days for me myself but we are not alone.
How long have you been gambling?
Keep posting, keep listening and keep reading other stories
All the best

[2017shaun]

Well done guys. No gambling for me today August the 4th. Gun a spend few hours in the garden. He Sun has came out to play. Have a great day

[2017shaun]

August the 3rd today I will not gamble I shall keep my money’s

[2017shaun]

August the 2nd I have not gambled.
Football season is knocking on the door.
Taking it one day at a time to try and beat the urge
Must stay focused !

[2017shaun]

Thanks guys.
I was reading previous post vera and I saw that you used to do this. Long time ago.
Inspired” so to say
August 1st. Today I will not gamble

[2017shaun]

8 years k? Wow.. this road to recovery seems long and painful. I hope it gets easyier.
Good luck all the best

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