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    • #38053
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Hi everyone
      I have just excluded myself from my last betting site. No more ties and no strings attached.
      August the 1st tomorrow. I’m looking to go the whole month one day at a time gamble free.
      Anybody want to join ??

    • #38054
      vera
      Deelnemer

      I will join you Shaun

      Used to do Monthly Pacts with members a few years ago
      Some members had reservations
      Felt it could be setting ourselves up for a fall
      But whatever helps new members, I’m prepared to go along
      One day at a time
      Just for today, August 1st, I will not gamble!

    • #38055
      Anoniem
      Gast

      I’m one of those that has/had reservations. But will always commit to “just for today” and one day at a time.

      But I’ll join you Shaun and Vera,

      Aug 1st 2017 . Today I won’t gamble.

    • #38056
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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

    • #38057
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Just for today, I will not gamble!

    • #38058
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Today Aug 2nd I wont gamble

    • #38059
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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 !

    • #38060
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Just for today
      I
      will
      not
      gamble

    • #38061
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Aug 3rd I will not gamble

    • #38062
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

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

    • #38063
      kathryn
      Deelnemer

      I’m with you!!!!!!
      Every day gamble free is a good day!
      It sucks out your soul and spits you out!
      Life is too short my friend!
      Love K xx

    • #38064
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Not today. Aug 4th no gambling for me.

    • #38065
      vera
      Deelnemer

      No gambling planned for today.
      Day out arranged instead, ‘cos recovery is not only about not gambling….

    • #38066
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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

    • #38067
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Just for today, I will choose not to gamble.

    • #38068
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Aug 5th I won’t gamble.

    • #38069
      vera
      Deelnemer

      First week of August almost over.
      No gambling today.

    • #38070
      Anoniem
      Gast

      I won’t gamble today, August 6th.

      Shaun you didn’t post yesterday, I’m posting my daily pledge on here everyday this month, in support of your commitment to get through the month gamble free, in an effort to help you, support you, and show you if you look after the single days, one day at a time, then the weeks, months, and years will look after themselves.

      Hope you post your pledge for a gamble free day today.

    • #38071
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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

    • #38072
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Well Shaun thanks for being honest, pointless being here if you’re not going to be.

      Mate it’s your life but you should know that a social bet to a compulsive gambler can be as destructive as small whiskey is to an alcoholic. It can be the start of a very slippery slope believe me.

      You don’t need to apologise to me or any one else on here for gambling, you haven’t let anybody down, except maybe yourself and your family.

      IF you get to the end of the month and that’s the only bet you’ve placed, then it’s not such a bad start, is it.

      You managed five days mate. Five full days without gambling, something that might have seemed impossible once upon a time.

      It really is as simple as getting through just one day at a time.

      Did you bet online or at a bookies?

      Don’t be too harsh on yourself, by the sounds of it though you do have a serious problem. Have you read my recent post “a horror story” if not, please do. Then bare in mind that once upon a time I wondered if a social bet would be ok.

      Take care for now, I’m driving just stopped for a pee, otherwise I would have posted more.

      Geordie

    • #38073
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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

    • #38074
      Anoniem
      Gast

      7th Aug just for today, I won’t gamble

    • #38075
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Today I shall not gamble

    • #38076
      vera
      Deelnemer

      just for today, no gambling!

    • #38077
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Today will be a non gambling day

    • #38078
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today I won’t gamble.

    • #38079
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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

    • #38080
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      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

    • #38081
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Think about it carefully Shaun. Even if the bet won, what good would that do. Whatever you won, would end up going back anyway. Best off not going at all. Cut the middleman out.

      I know the feeling you describe, I don’t get it now thankfully, gambling dosnt excite me in the slightest. I do know though if I let my mind wander or let my guard down, it wouldn’t be too long before I started getting them feelings again. They will subside eventually.

    • #38082
      vera
      Deelnemer

      ….or any day, CGs can’t do “controlled “bets Saun.

      Just for today I have plans made to make gambling an impossibility.

    • #38083
      Anoniem
      Gast

      I won’t gamble today

    • #38084
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      For today I will not gamble.l

    • #38085
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38086
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today

    • #38087
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Today, I will not gamble

    • #38088
      kin
      Deelnemer

      Do not trust yourself. Detach yourself from this thought to do control gambling.
      I am gamble free today!

    • #38089
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Today I will not gamble
      Thanks for joining in kin ??

    • #38090
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38091
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Today, I won’t gamble.

    • #38092
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38093
      vera
      Deelnemer

      another gamble free day

    • #38094
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Where are you today mate?

    • #38095
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Dont panic gord im here. I’m going to start posting on the evenings when the day is over. Can’t fool myself that way.
      Gamble free today 11/10/17
      Cheers mate

    • #38096
      Anoniem
      Gast

      It’s the glorious twelfth.

      Today I won’t gamble.

    • #38097
      Anoniem
      Gast

      I don’t panic much these days Shaun. I don’t understand your post though. Surely you should be making a commitment to a gamble free day as soon as you wake up.

      It’s not about fooling yourself, more about not letting your addiction fool you.

      Twelve days ago you commited not to gamble for this month, I don’t think you’ve let yourself or anyone down by not succeeding in that commitment. I think you will be letting yourself down though if you do not make a fresh commitment each and everyday not to gamble, and stick to it.

      It’s hard sometimes just to get through one hour, never mind one day, let alone a month.

      You will only gamble if YOU want to.

      Imagine how good you will feel getting through the rest of this month without anymore gambling. What’s the worst that can happen if you don’t gamble? You might miss a big win? Lol lol I’m sure you’ve had plenty “winners” in the past, look where that’s got you.

      Time to kiss it goodbye Shaun. If you want a better life, it’s yours for the taking. One day at a time it is possible for anyone and everyone.

      Posting in the evenings is a cop out in my mind mate, two thirds of the day are gone. It says to me ” just in case I don’t make it through the day. ”

      And that is fooling yourself.

    • #38098
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38099
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Your right I should commit from when I wake but a couple of times I had posted In the mornings and gambled later on in the day. So for my own recovery I’m trying to find the best routine for myself. As vera said previously some members found these pacts to be doing more worse than good. I was going well leading up to August but then maybe taken a few steps back.
      I’m still in early days gord. I’m never going to wake up feeling a different person or changed over night. It’s going to take some time. You know that mate.

    • #38100
      Anoniem
      Gast

      I do know it takes a long time to change.

      I also know that any compulsive gambler, who understands that they are powerless over their addiction, is capable of getting through one day without a bet.

      There’s one thing that makes us gamble and that is ourselves. “I just couldn’t help it,” or “I just found myself in the bookies,” don’t hold much water, in my eyes.

      You’ve proven to yourself and all the people who read the forums that you are capable of getting through a day without gambling. If you can get through one day, you can get through any day.

      Vera said people had reservations about the monthly pact that was ongoing on here for a long time.

      I was probably the biggest critic of it. Why make such sweeping commitments when it’s blatantly obvious that most new comers struggle to get through a day or two.

      I was critical of it because it just becomes the written equivalent of lip service. “Just for today I will not gamble” becomes just words to some people, they write/say it but don’t really commit to it. So what’s the point of having a pact or pledge?

      Also in those days there were a lot more using the forum and it was quite obvious sometimes that when one person went tits up it had a sort of domino effect.

      35 years of my life has been consumed by gambling. I haven’t gambled at all this year.

      You’ve got to find your own way through life and recovery Shaun, I’d be foolish to think that you or anyone will learn from my mistakes, I never learned from any body else’s.

      I hope you keep on posting for your own good. And it would be daft you posting “just for today I won’t gamble” if you think that there’s a real chance you might.

      I’m not disappointed mate. I’ve been using this forum for years and there is loads of times I’ve come on here asking for support and then just ignored it and I’m not the only one.

      Answer me these two questions though please Shaun. What’s the best thing that could happen if you gamble. What’s the worst thing that will happen if you don’t?

      Just for today mate, you can stop away from it.
      .

    • #38101
      vera
      Deelnemer

      I will NOT gamble!

    • #38102
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Thanks for the support mate. I am taking it one day at a time. Maybe the pact was a wrong idea for me at the start of it. I’m still learning and taking all the information given on board. Well done on not gambling this year you have clearly made the right choices and I hope you get many more years the same. I also hope in how ever long it takes I can be in the same boat, saying the same to someone else. It’s not that I feel there is a chance I might gamble. It’s the fact I don’t want to let my self down if I do. I am trying maybe could try harder. But I eventually want rid of the thoughts I get. Slowly but surely I’ll reach my target just like yourself and others.
      The best thing that would happen if I did? I would have had my fix temperaly.
      The worst thing if I did? It would try and suck me back in
      The worst thing if I didn’t? Nothing at all it would be another day forgetting all about gambling.
      I’m not here to lie on my posts (lying to myself) me posting is setting myself rules or barriers boundaries even.
      I’m off out going to a ” guffalo spotting” place with the kids for the afternoon now.
      Cheers take care

    • #38103
      Anoniem
      Gast

      It took me too many years mate. It’s bloody frustrating because it didn’t have to.

      Aye it’s not nice watching people making the same mistakes I made and the angry outbursts I get are really aimed at my former self.

      Pleased you’ve got something on today though, first day of the football season is hard for lots of people.

      I’m just getting into “game of thrones” myself, never had time to get into telly when I was gambling.

      One day it will all click for you mate, I hope it’s sooner rather than later.

    • #38104
      kin
      Deelnemer

      Dear Bro Shaun,
      Gambling steal, rob and destroy us!

      Yesterday has passed, tomorrow have not arrive, we can only stay gamble free today.

    • #38105
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Have not gambled today. One day at a time

    • #38106
      Anoniem
      Gast

      August 13th, just for today I won’t gamble!

    • #38107
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38108
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Just for today. I WILL NOT GAMBLE

    • #38109
      vera
      Deelnemer

      no gambling today

    • #38110
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today I won’t gamble.

    • #38111
      vera
      Deelnemer

      No gambling planned for today

    • #38112
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      No gambling for me today. August 14th

    • #38113
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38114
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Half way there. Today I will not gamble.
      Have a great day all

    • #38115
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Pleased for you buddy. Iv struggled watching tv series. I watch ‘life below zero’.
      Anyway have a good couple days off mate.
      Keep it real
      All the best

    • #38116
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Thanks vera.

    • #38117
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Tanks a bunch kin. Where abouts you originate from kinny kin

    • #38118
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today I won’t gamble

    • #38119
      vera
      Deelnemer

      I will not gamble on this “special” day.

    • #38120
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I have thought about placing a football bet today, and I also thought about this thread, which was becoming a daily routine. I wanted to and is going to stay gamble free today!

    • #38121
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Stay strong kin. I haven’t thought about a footy bet today. Iv been keeping busy in the garden.
      Don’t do it kin

    • #38122
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Not today, not for me.

    • #38123
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      No gambling for me today. I’ll stay away

    • #38124
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Just for today I will not gamble!

    • #38125
      kin
      Deelnemer

      I am gamble free today!

    • #38126
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today I won’t gamble. more than half way through month.

    • #38127
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      One day at a time. Today I will not gamble

    • #38128
      vera
      Deelnemer

      No gambling today

    • #38129
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today I won’t gamble

    • #38130
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      No gambling for me today.
      All the best p

    • #38131
      vera
      Deelnemer

      No gambling today

    • #38132
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Another Saturday, another day. Just for today I won’t gamble.

    • #38133
      vera
      Deelnemer

      I will not gamble today because CGs never win.

    • #38134
      kin
      Deelnemer

      On Friday, I had thoughts to gamble after work, this happens all the times when I was tired and exhausted. I choose not to listen and trust my thought and stay gamble free.

      I feel better now after a good night sleep.

    • #38135
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Today I will not gamble.

    • #38136
      kin
      Deelnemer

      Yesterday between 8 pm to 10 pm Singapore time, I was suffering from white knuckle recovery. I notice that my anxiety level was very high, my feeling was very intense and I have a very strong urge to visit a betting house to watch live EPL football. I felt that I could not stop myself so I text a recovery friend to tell her about it, she suggested that I watch a movie instead, I didn’t question her, it was better for me to follow her direction when all else failed for me.
      By 11 pm, calmness has return and life become manageable again. I survive another day from self destructive behaviors.
      This too shall pass.

    • #38137
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today.

    • #38138
      Anoniem
      Gast

      You are doing yourself great credit Kin. Well done, mind over matter.

    • #38139
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      No gambling for me today.
      Great work on resisting kin

    • #38140
      vera
      Deelnemer

      No gambling today

      (This “pact” has helped to keep you grounded, Kin. Good move coming here!)

    • #38141
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Another gamble free day ahead

    • #38142
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Me too. Just for today I won’t gamble.

    • #38143
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      No gambling for me today. August 21st

    • #38144
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      August 22nd. One more day with out gambling

    • #38145
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Aug 22nd

    • #38146
      vera
      Deelnemer

      no gambling today

    • #38147
      vera
      Deelnemer

      no gambling today

    • #38148
      Anoniem
      Gast

      No gambling for me today.

    • #38149
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Hi all I received a phone call with a start date yesterday. 29th August. Next Tuesday. Been given a bed space at beckenhaml

    • #38150
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Not too much longer mate, are you looking forward to it?

    • #38151
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      I was looking forward to it gord. But also today I have been offered a proper job. One for life maybe.
      I am a unsure at the moment Geordie mate

    • #38152
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Sounds good mate, but don’t be making hasty decisions. You know the quality of life of an active CG mate.

      Remember how hard you’ve found getting through this month without gambling, job or no job mate, do you really think you’ll have any quality of life if you don’t go?

      Hard decision for you Shaun, hope you make the right one.

    • #38153
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Trail an error i think its going to have to be mate. This month has 100% been challenging and yet it’s still not over. I am finishing the month better than I started all from the help of this site.
      Hard one indeed

    • #38154
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Many chaps have already made the errors Shaun, you don’t really need to.

      But Shaun, I know, through my own experiences, better than most, that regardless of what anyone says, we all still learn from our own mistakes not other peoples’. Even though hundreds of other people have walked the same road before us and made the mistakes. We all just need to find out for ourselves. Of course that’s absolute bollocks and we should learn from others mistakes.

      Personally Shaun to me it’s a no brainer, you’ve got a place and should grab it with both hands. It was only a few weeks ago you reminded me that you wouldn’t change overnight, and no of course you won’t. So isn’t that reason enough to go to GMA?

      A job for life does sound tempting, but I would think in all honesty it would be depending on you not letting the addiction drag you down again and fcking your life up.

      Anyway mate, whatever you decide I hope you keep on getting support to help you through this.

      My life at the minute is so up and down, stressful to say the least.

      I’m pleased to say though that just for today, 24th August, I won’t gamble.

    • #38155
      vera
      Deelnemer

      no gambling today

    • #38156
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      The tools and help offered from this site and of course the power full mind saying no.
      Today I will not gamble
      Why what’s going on with you buddy. You had a few days off this week didn’t you?

    • #38157
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just for today I won’t gamble.

      My first night back at work since Saturday, I am knackered, if I get a lengthy break through the night I’ll do a post Shaun. But briefly have had my daughter and grandson here they went back on 9pm train. 8.5 hrs at legoland yesterday then a midnight sightseeing trip. Any gtg my lorry’s getting loaded.

    • #38158
      vera
      Deelnemer

      No gambling today

    • #38159
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      I will not gamble today

    • #38160
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Saturday , August 26th will be a gamble free day.

    • #38161
      Anoniem
      Gast

      No gambling for me, not today. Just for today I won’t gamble.

    • #38162
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Gambling is a mugs game.
      Today I will not gamble August 26th

    • #38163
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Yes mate, it’s shite!

    • #38164
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Sunday 27th. Just for today I won’t gamble!

    • #38165
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      27th August I won’t gamble toda

    • #38166
      vera
      Deelnemer

      no gambling

    • #38167
      vera
      Deelnemer

      28 days G free this month

      ( 608 days in total since my last disaster)

    • #38168
      Anoniem
      Gast

      28 days gamble free this month, one day at a time. I don’t know how many days in total, I’ve no desire to work it out either. Nowhere near 608 though, probably less than half of that, I’m really pleased for you Vera.

      Just for today I won’t gamble though.

    • #38169
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      That sounds amazing vera and gord that is. 10 -15 days for me. Oh I’ll get there.
      28th Aug. Today I will not gamble

    • #38170
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Just coz you havnt mentioned it, have you decided against it?

    • #38171
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      I have Geordie. I feel strong about it very positive. Something must have clicked for me because I have a genuine hate for gambling now.
      Before I could imagine myself in the bookies playing games and doing bets.
      Now I couldn’t think of anything worse than giving them my hard earned cash.
      I have accepted my debts. ( I always thought nothing of them). I’m in no position to pay them back. And to be honest I don’t want to. But 5pound a month just to get them of my back for a while till I can sort something appropriate. I’m in no rush to pay back debts I have because of gambling.
      But I have a better understanding of what’s going on in my brain now. I still need to fulfil time but that will come. I am going to find a GA where I live. To keep me on track
      Thanks for checking in mate
      I CAN BEAT THIS !!
      Thanks mate

    • #38172
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Yes you can beat this Shaun, just as we all can. I hope you stick to your guns with regards to GA, as the more healthy support you can get eases your burden.

      Did you get the job?

      29th today, do you have any regrets about not going to GMA?

      The important thing mate is to keep gambling free and you’re doing well with that.

      Another day without gambling for me today, 29th August.

    • #38173
      vera
      Deelnemer

      I will not gamble today because CGs N E V E R win!

    • #38174
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Yes mate I did get the job. I’m working nights now like use. With this site and ga I hope so gord.
      I would have loved going GMA mate but truthly I have 3 youngsters. My daughter is a proper daddy’s girl I could never leave her. Although it’s not a life time. It would feel like it. I am a big part of our family i am the bread winner. My partner was poorly 2015. I need to be with my family. Not 100 miles away.
      I would have loved meeting new people, doing the Saturday activities, making new friends.
      But is 14 weeks going to cure me. Make me gamble free?
      I think of the likes of you and vera. Been to GMA but still using this site and the one day at a time techniques. So it’s down to the person.
      At the end of the day. Life must continue, problem or no problem. I’m 25 now.
      For a better future…
      29th August. No gambling for me today one day at a time to beat this awfull habit

    • #38175
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Only one day of the month left, today I won’t gamble. As Vera says, CGs NEVER win, but I’m not gambling today because I don’t bloody want to, and I haven’t wanted to for ages. Why I ever did remains a mystery, maybe I’ll want to tomorrow or next week, next month or next year. But not today. Just for today I won’t gamble.

    • #38176
      Anoniem
      Gast

      No Shaun 14 weeks won’t cure you nothing will, you have this addiction for life. Dosn’t mean you’ll gamble for life though. In fact no reason for you, or any of us, to ever gamble again.

      GMA is great mate but there is no guarantee with it. Most people don’t get the chance to go there and I can understand why you’re not going.

      So far so good anyway mate, I would reckon even just a month or two ago you would have thought getting through 15 days without gambling impossible for yourself.

      But as you say one day at a time you can beat this.

    • #38177
      vera
      Deelnemer

      I don’t gamble on Wednesdays……………………………..

    • #38178
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Yes Geordie you are right the start of this month thought it was going to be tough. But as the time past I have choose not to gamble.
      Today I will choose not to gamble

    • #38179
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Music to my ears that gord
      Nice one

    • #38180
      vera
      Deelnemer

      ..against gambling this August, one day at a time.
      Thanks Shaun for suggesting that we should keep August a G free month.
      Today August 31st, I will not gamble.

    • #38181
      Anoniem
      Gast

      30 down, 1 to go. Just for today I won’t gamble.

      Then that’ll be a full month of one day at a times. September tomorrow Shaun are you starting a September thread?

      Getting to the end of this month, to be honest, is not a big deal. Because it is only ever no more than one day at a time.

      Today I won’t gamble.

    • #38182
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Thanks for joining me on this thread. Dunno weather I would have done it with out your help mainly you gord. You questioned me and I felt I owed you the answers. Anyway it helped. Two months ago I was making 2 deposits some times three deposits with online gambling. The next horse race basically. Yes I stumbled at the start when the footy season started and I did place a bet or 2. But I haven’t looked at horse venue. As I have controlled the single days. The weeks have looked after me. I know more about controlling my addiction now.
      Although I turned down my GMA bed space. It is important for me to continue to use this site. I dunno about a September pact? Maybe I’ll start a new thread. Think I’ll sleep on it.
      But just for today August 31st I will not gamble

    • #38183
      Anoniem
      Gast

      How’s it going this month Shaun.

      Just for today!

    • #38184
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Hi gord it’s going ok mate cheers. Keeping busy, life must continue. Problem or no problem. Kids are back to school tomorrow. Christmas round the corner.
      Times goes quick
      To quick sometimes.
      But I can only move forward Geordie.
      Hope your doing well
      September 4th gamble free day today

    • #38185
      vera
      Deelnemer

      Haven’t seen a post from you for a while Shaun. Everything ok?
      Hope the kids are settled back in school
      Roll on Christmas! HA HA!

    • #38186
      Anoniem
      Gast

      I was going to ask the same Vera.

      Maybe you start a Spetember daily pledge thread Shaun. It’s good to be accountable, I’ll join in if you do.

      Hope alls well mate. Whatever is going on for you, you do have the same problem as me you are a CG and I believe to keep the addiction at bay you will always need suppot, just like the rest of us.

      Be nice to see a few lines from you whatever is happening.

    • #38187
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      I’m doing good guys. I have been reading. Thought about asking you the same gord couple of days ago but you posted shortly after.
      I’m doing ok. CG the other day tho unplanned and it didn’t feel good. All I can say is I learnt from that, I remember the feeling it gave me and I didn’t like it. But and a big but for me I haven’t done that in a good number of days. I’m still learning.
      Just a quick one tonight. Will post again shortly
      Hope your both well

    • #38188
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Yes Christmas is around the corner and the 2 boys birthdays. Expensive time of year. Gambling would have been a priority in the past. Not this time.
      The jobs going ok.. Just a poor work place, i have been at better but between that and family time iv been quite busy. Neglected my greenhouse for a week or 2 so have to find some time for that, I found it helped keep me busy and took my mind of things. It can be addictive.
      Kids settled fine. Youngest daughter starts nursery next week. Scary how time passes. I’m glad I decided against GMA for those little reasons. I was afraid of going there being apart from them.
      I might start one gord maybe mate. But for today I will choose not to gamble. Off to land of nodzz now. All the best

    • #38189
      Anoniem
      Gast

      How’s it hanging Shaun?

    • #38190
      Anoniem
      Gast

      How’s it going mate.

      The forums here 24/7 whether things are going good, bad or indifferent.

      Would be nice to know how you’re coping.

    • #38191
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Not doing so good gord. Taken 10 massive steps backwards. Though I haven’t gambled as much as before. But I am still gambling away. Haven’t been online gambling just in the shops, leaving 10 mins earlier to places so I can go the bookies.
      So not the best gord. Me and partner are getting on better even when she plays her face about my betting.

      How about your self mate?
      Hope all is well

    • #38192
      Anoniem
      Gast

      This might sound a daft question mate, and I do understand your answer before you give it. Whatever the answer is.

      Do you really want to stop, or are you happy plodding along

    • #38193
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Shaun theres a support group on now nobody there just me if you want to pop in for a chat. Im not gonna give you a hard time, or call you a daft so’n’so

    • #38194
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      I’m not happy to chase or to feel like I have to. Not happy with the addiction side of it.
      But I would do a 10a on Saturdays footy and the occasional horse race
      If I had control

    • #38195
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      I was on lunch mate
      Would like to join in one of the times though

    • #38196
      Anoniem
      Gast

      Mate you’re never going to have control you know. Never.

      It’s a bitter pill to swallow as you know, but until you can accept that you’re always going to have the missus on your back.

      Hope you can make a group one time, take care Shaun.

    • #38197
      Jonny123987
      Deelnemer

      Hi Shaun,
      I’ve read through your posts and I feel for you. But you don’t really want to quit do you? I understand that feeling. I hope you can change your mind soon before it potentially ruins you. Somehow it always spirals out of control with time. I wish you the best in your journey…

    • #38198
      Jonny123987
      Deelnemer

      fyi – setting up a one month challenge was never a good idea. I like that you got support and that was caring but it was never going to succeed and never going to end well. Once you got the month what better way to reward yourself than to place a bet. Especially after you saved extra money from not gambling.
      If you want to stop you need to be honest with loved ones about your problem. Exclude from all sites and local gambling places, you need to turn over ALL finances to someone that you can trust, and then you need to admit that you are powerless to this thing and really be ready to fight the demon. You shouldn’t;t make 1 month pledges. Make lifelong pledges and make a decision to stop something that is detrimental toy you and your loved ones.

    • #38199
      2017shaun
      Deelnemer

      Hi jonno thanks for posting. It has ruined me already hence why I’m here. I don’t want to be addict to gambling anymore.
      Cheers buddy

    • #38200
      Jonny123987
      Deelnemer

      Thanks Shaun, I saw you started another pledge. Thats great. Keep up the good work. It doesn’t;t matter how you do it as long as you just don’t gamble again. When I say you I mean all of us… ?? Gambling generally always ending badly.

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