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I had gone 6 months with no betting whatsoever and have been feeling a whole lot better about everything in life. Had started a savings account in which i was contributing regularly and am working part time for a little extra money.

However today, i made a $20 multi bet on the nba and when that lost i went on tilt and made a $100 bet. Guess what, that lost too. and im glad it did becuase its brought me back here to read my original post. I can not believe i just gambled after seeing how bad i really let it get last year.
I am angry at myself however i know i can beat this thing. After reading my original post and seeing what it did to me i know i will not get hooked.
So tomorrow marks the first day of me not gambling again. I was very proud of my 6 months and am sad i broke that, but i will do better this time.
I will not be back.
I promise myself i will not gamble tomorrow.

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I understand that i can be a trigger to betting, however it has made me feel a lot less tempted to bet so i dont think it is a trigger for me. I love researching players and teams so i also play the fantasy leagues against my friends. if i were to fall back into gambling, i would stop these if they were the causes. I am in a really good place at the moment and will continue playing the games.
Cheers

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I am now gamble free for 3 weeks, it is crazy to think how much has changed. Im proud of myself for not doing it and feel happier and less stressed out. I have been a lot busier lately and have hardly any temptations.
I have been playing ‘espns streak for cash’ which is entirely free but there is a chance to win a prize at the end of the month, i think this satisfies my cravings and i have a lot of fun doing this. I feel like i am building the trust back with my parents and i have started to tell my girlfriend and friend just how bad my gambling was. Im in a really good place and dont want to gamble again. My next goal is to not gamble for the rest of this year, i definitely believe i can do this.

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The last couple of days have not been too hard, im keeping very busy and focusing on other things. Made a little money working on sunday and have another job coming up this week so am feeling a lot better about my money situation.
I really feel like i can beat this thing and am on a great track at the moment.
I promise myself i will not bet tomorrow.

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Hey man, reading through your posts i relate a lot to this! Im 20 and just started my own journal on here because i really do want to break out of this illusion. So much of your stuff on sports betting i agree with, being a pro sports bettor is where i see myself when im winning and even when im losing i think i can still find the next great bet if i research enough. Anyway, great post and i look forward to seeing your recovery! You seem very motivated and i am aiming to feel the same!
Will be following along!

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Today was not as hard as i thought it would be, Im happy to say i have now gone a full 24 hour without gambling. Maybe because i dont have any money i dont feel the urge but im still proud to say ive started. I am doing virtual sports picking and that is a way for me to still have fun around my love of sport in ways that arent betting.
Tomorrow will be day 2 and I promise myself I will not bet tomorrow.

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Thanks for your response Charles! That makes a lot of sense about honestly being able to say “i dont gamble” and i really want to get to that stage. i will definitely keep posting, just to try and stay true to myself.
Cheers

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I would love to hear feedback and any tips or advice to stop that you guys may have as many of your stories have inspired me to write this journal today.

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