Thank you so much for all the support guys ! I really appreciate it.
Day 14 down today! Feeling really good, things are going pretty well.
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No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
- spentitallagain
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Re: No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
Day 18 today!! been having some ups and down..
Have probably been drinking way too much..
So need to channel the coping mechanisms back into Work/Gym
Have probably been drinking way too much..
So need to channel the coping mechanisms back into Work/Gym
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- Jc
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- spentitallagain
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Re: No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
Day 20 just passed!!
Been going well, I think I will watch a couple of the races this weekend but not bet TAB Everest and Caulfield cup
No chance I will be betting though
Been going well, I think I will watch a couple of the races this weekend but not bet TAB Everest and Caulfield cup
No chance I will be betting though
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- gzy3
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Re: No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
Hi @spentitallagain, so great you are doing really well and marked 20 days!
I hear you are determined not to bet on horse racing, but just to enjoy watching it.
Keep going and posting your progress here.
I hear you are determined not to bet on horse racing, but just to enjoy watching it.
Keep going and posting your progress here.
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- spentitallagain
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Thank you @@gzy3
Day 22 down, keeping strong, you're right I love watching the races but I feel strong not to place a bet!
I will not cave, but I do think I will spend Melbourne Cup day at the races in Brisbane... But I will be more focused on terrible pick ups lines rather than betting.. If I can get through this day it will be a MASSIVE accomplishment!
Day 22 down, keeping strong, you're right I love watching the races but I feel strong not to place a bet!
I will not cave, but I do think I will spend Melbourne Cup day at the races in Brisbane... But I will be more focused on terrible pick ups lines rather than betting.. If I can get through this day it will be a MASSIVE accomplishment!
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- spentitallagain
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Re: No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
Day 25 today...
Feel really ashamed of myself today, I went out with my mates last night and was too intoxicated and got thrown out...
I still haven't gambled, but I'm feeling the financial pinch again (which is a trigger) and yesterday with the Everest and Caulfield Cup on, I was very tempted...
I get paid monthly and it has been really hard having built up so many debts
I just need to stop drinking for a while and keep channeling my stupid addictive personality into positives... Work, Gym and Eating healthy
Feel really ashamed of myself today, I went out with my mates last night and was too intoxicated and got thrown out...
I still haven't gambled, but I'm feeling the financial pinch again (which is a trigger) and yesterday with the Everest and Caulfield Cup on, I was very tempted...
I get paid monthly and it has been really hard having built up so many debts
I just need to stop drinking for a while and keep channeling my stupid addictive personality into positives... Work, Gym and Eating healthy
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- spentitallagain
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Re: No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
Day 29 today, progressing well, chatted again to the councillor again last night and that outpouring has definitely helped today, but felt a little sad last night and grabbed some beer and wine.. Still didn't gamble but I think it made me realise that I'm not completely out of the woods yet..
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- BrittV (facilitator)
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Re: No Contact with the Ex (Gambling) for at least 100 days
spentitallagain you're showing amazing strength!
Sounds like you're concerned about your drinking at the moment as well. We have some info on our site about gambling and alcohol , and we ran a Q&A a few months ago on the topic which you might find interesting.
You might find the resources on Counselling Online helpful too - it's also free and anonymous and has tips & resources if you'd like to make some change in your drinking.
Keep up the great work!
Sounds like you're concerned about your drinking at the moment as well. We have some info on our site about gambling and alcohol , and we ran a Q&A a few months ago on the topic which you might find interesting.
You might find the resources on Counselling Online helpful too - it's also free and anonymous and has tips & resources if you'd like to make some change in your drinking.
Keep up the great work!
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Sadly, it's my last week as Community Manager. Wishing everyone all the best!
- spentitallagain
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