Day 1 again

Self excluded from all websites and started my timer to count the days , this time the counter will not stop! 

Nice one Tom.  Wish you luck mate.  Don't forget that if online gambling is your poison to do two things:

One, go to Gamstop ( CLICK HERE ) that will stop you registering with online betting companies (choose the '5 year' option when banning yourself). 

Two, get Gamban for free ( CLICK HERE ) and download it to all devices you use.  That makes sure you can't even access the gambling sites!!! (Again, select the 5 year option).

Between the two, you're covered.  And, best of all, the two things above will take you no longer than 15 minutes to set up!

Good luck mate.

Well done on picking yourself up and self exluding i agree with roch gamstop and gamban great options. Also if you can get a gambling block through your bank. You can do this

Lou x

Thank you, I will do both of those today . Really appreciate all the support on this site , everyone has a common issue and the help and support offered is very much needed . This is day 2 and I am looking forward to fighting back and moving on with my life . My kids haven’t deserved this and life so far has been full of regrets . Time for me to step up!

Keep pushing mate I’m on day 18 I feel much better I have got to say 120 before so I hope this time it’s serious focus and work remember we work hard we get out are beds do a day of work just to throw it down the drain that can’t happen!!!

Thanks Chris , I agree mate ! A day at a time , Iv been over 100 days and slipped back and that was it , I need this site to keep me going , the support from everyone is such a positive drive and feel like we’re all in this together . Thank you for your comment really appreciate Any chats 

No thoughts about betting today , I have contacted Gamstop and waiting for confirmation I am excluded , looking forward to that email . Life can then start to look up and my thoughts and energy focused elsewhere rather than looking for a “certain win” at the bookies. It’s only day 2 but I’m putting barriers in place and have never felt so focused . 

Im glad to see you have contacted gamstop i hope you recive confirmation soon i cant seem to remember it taking too long if not contact them again

Im glad your feeling good about the transition, and well done on day 2

Lou x

Start of day 3 , I hope people don’t mind me posting each day but I need to come here each day to keep me going . 
Saturday is always a tough day due to the amount of sport but I will enjoy my day gamble free , watch the cricket , football and UFC later and not gamble 1p . This is my 1st real test and il come through it and move on , 1 day at a time and already 3 days without a bet is making me feel positive about the future . 

Hi Tom,

Yes, keep posting, once a day is good, doesn't have to be a long message, just a check in.

I'll do a deal with you today. I won't gamble 1p if you don't. Just for today, not a penny. Deal?

I will check back tomorrow. 

Sounds good?

Roch

Hi Roch 

that’s a deal we can do everyday ! Yesterday was a good day watched a lot of football with no urge to bet and actually enjoyed the games. Day 5 today and I feel a huge sense of achievement, when you struggle to be gamble free for an hour or 2 you never ever believe you could go a day or certainly 4-5 days so this is A good start. I’m under no illusions this is th start and I need to keep going , I know how bad I was and really suffered with this addiction to a point it totally took over my life so even just 5 days is a great feeling though not enough ! 
payday on Wednesday which would usually be me looking forward to big money bets but not anymore ! Not the new gamble free me 

Keep going everyone and thanks for reading my journey 

That's good Tom. I'm really serious about this though.  You've got a payday coming and so have I. I've got Gamstop and Gamban applied ... so making sure the blocks are in place.  I'm hoping your blocks are in place too.  You must stop gambling and I must stop gambling too.  So, here we go.  Another day we both decide not to gamble.  Day 5 for you, Day 14 for me.  Let's do this, one day at a time. No more than that!

Thanks Roch , day 6 now . Those days are ticking by now and it feels great to say we haven’t had a bet . I have watched so much sport over the past few days and the difference not having bet on them makes it so much enjoyable ! 
let’s keep going! We have the momentum now and we must keep positive and keep up the hard work , it is difficult for us but if we stick together it’s a problem shared ?

Hi Tom and I trust you're well.  Day 17 for me, Day 8 for you.  Let's not sod this up. 🙂