[g.man]

it was uplifting to read your kind response!
Day 11 today.. still feelimg great and full of positive energy!
One the online casino’s i banned myself from email some marketing info today.. i responded with a rather snotty email to them.. that made me feel good ha ha.
hope i can keep this good feeling going!
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[g.man]

Hi guys.
day 10 today..!! Got through the weekend with no near misses!!
still feeling positive about my new outlook on life.. flat broke until payday but not letting it get to me. being gambling free ia really helping me to focus on life better..
i even cut the grass today.. a task that i wouldnt normally have the energy to do ha ha.
keep strong
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[g.man]

Well done on reaching day 6 and thank god for the blocker.. i do find my mind wondering along, but we have got to stay strong. we can beat this, im sure of it..
spot on about the small bet too… we all know what happens after that..!!??!!
Ive found a cool little aid in my recovery.. on my phones calender (its a samsung btw) ive discovered that i can add little symbols on the days on the planner.. so ive added a smiley face for each gamblimg free day.. its amazing what that little reminder does for your confidence.. ive got a row of 9 smiley faces now.. try it.. simple but so effective!!
Im here with you maverick.
take care
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[g.man]

Well ive managed to get through the weekend without even going near any form of gambling!
This is my longest gambling free period of 2015 and long may it continue!!
Take it easy guys
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[g.man]

thank you for your post.. some great advice in there!
I agree that it has got to be one step/day at a time. I think the overload on worrying must be conected to the part of the brain which makes us lose control on the gambling..!?! I would love to be able to just switch off from time to time, but it is a constant challenge that we face to justify our actions.. im so tired of the cycle of thinking im in control, to being totally zoned out in the trance like state we get in through gambling.
i know deep down that i want to be free from those feelings, but its such a challenge to allow my mind to be free. Im sure you know what i mean.
Likewise, i believe that we can control this addiction. This site definately is helping. i cant believe its took me this long to find it.!
Take it easy and keep believing!
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[g.man]

Thanks for the info fritz. I will look into that.
day 8 is still going well.. i hope it continues to do so!
Do u think the addiction can ever be beaten or do you think it will always be there deep inside the mind?

[g.man]

Where can i get the book from? Its sounds like a perfect tool.
Im not really one for land based casino’s, although i have self excluded from the ones in my town! Online slots where my vice.. moblie phones are a pain ha ha!
Its true that this site is a massive help, its like a safe haven away from the horrible world of gambling. I feel much better already after joining. Today is day 8 and im loving the feeling of being free from gambling. Long may it continue.
thank you for taking the time to write on my journel. It means a lot having the support of likeminded people like yourself.
have a wonderful gambling free day!
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[g.man]

Hi monique, thank you for your support.
i certainly intend on doing just that..!

[g.man]

Welcome to the site. ive been a member for the last 7 days and im pleased to say 7 gambling free days.
i read your post and can honestly say i have done exactly the same as you did on numerous occasions.. the last time being last friday payday.
i dont know why i did it, i probably never will do.. but the main thing is to make sure it doesnt happen again.
the last week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. this time im so determined to change my life because for the last 10 years ive been in the grip of this disease. Like you im 35 years old and should be enjoying my best years.. but for some reason gambling has always dictated what i do.
i really hope that you can find the inner strength to train your mind to get through this..
one day at a time my friend.
keep posting updates.. it really helps, believe me
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[g.man]

Its friday night.. my ‘main’ night for gambling and ive still not give in to temptation..
in fact there has been no temptation like there normally is.. i really think joining this forum has really helped me.. just the fact that i can share my journey with like minded people makes so much difference..
ive kept busy all afternoon and all evening and im feeling really positive.. which is something new for me…
im normally lost in that virtual world of self destruction!
Will report back tomorrow.
keep the faith guys
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[g.man]

Thanks butch!
Yes i definately know what you mean by pressing the enter button a 1000 times! I always lose too.. i was once 10k up and just increased my spins to £100 and smashed the lot in seconds! Unthinkable really.. but hey.. thats all in the past now.. no point dwelling on it.
its great that you spent your money on shopping for a change!! I bet that feels good..?!?!
Well so far since ive finished work.. ive cleaned the house (to give my girlfriend a suprise for when she gets home!!), also ive cleaned out and washed my car.. its amazing how different actually doing something makes u feel isnt it?!
Normally im zoned into the horrible money robbing websites by now..
keep strong my friend..!
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[g.man]

Hi guys
today is my 7th day of my new gambling free life. To be honest it has been easier than i thought it would be… but today is friday.. my main day/night for gambling.. i haven’t got any urges as such, but there is something ticking away in the back of my head.. its such a horrible addiction.. it lies there dormant in my head and then just grabs me when i least expect it..
keep your fingers crossed for me that i get through the weekend.
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[g.man]

Hi monique, thanks for the kind words..
im still doing well at the minute.. ive had a few niggling doubts over the last hour or 2 but managed to convince myself that i am doing the right thing and that i am going to change my life!
its great to know that there are people who understand and i really believe that this site will truly help me!
4 days and going strong!
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[g.man]

hi harry, thanks for your reply and for moving my post to the correct place!
3 days in and still going strong. Hope i can keep it up.. its usually the weekend when it gets difficult.
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[g.man]

Well first of all i must say well done for making this day one! Im now into day 2 and feel like im actually makimg progress for once!
yes it does seem like its one day at a time, i think thats the only way.. ive tried to stop before, but always give in. This time im determined not too!!
It wrecks your life doesnt it?!?
Keep strong and im sure we can beat it..!
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