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Redemption - The journey of a recovering gambling addict.
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The family days out sound lovely. I hope they are a reminder of what you are working so hard to achieve. Well done on 28 (30 now?) days without gambling. I'll always say "here's to the next one", as you can only ever take this one day at a time.
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Great savings on the shopping! Surprising what can be saved with more 'mindful' shopping. Keep going
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Thanks. Days out are always great. My boys are very energetic and love being outside.KeepOnKnitting said:The family days out sound lovely. I hope they are a reminder of what you are working so hard to achieve. Well done on 28 (30 now?) days without gambling. I'll always say "here's to the next one", as you can only ever take this one day at a time.
Did you manage to sort out youtube?
No not yet. I can’t delete the app because I enjoy watching shows on it.Gambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - June 2025Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £1000
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7800
10/6/24 - 16 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.0 -
Thank you.blubella said:Great savings on the shopping! Surprising what can be saved with more 'mindful' shopping. Keep goingGambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - June 2025Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £1000
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7800
10/6/24 - 16 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.0 -
Day 30.NSD.Boys have been testing today, resulting in a slightly more challenging day with my wife.She’s not feeling great. I hope tomorrow is better.Have a great Sunday Evening! 👍Gambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - June 2025Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £1000
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7800
10/6/24 - 16 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.2 -
Tonight is a night I could have easily previously gambled.It would have been no real concern to deposit £1000.Thankfully I have not and I have no real desire to for the time being. I think paying off the debt is a driver.Hope to start CBT next week, will it help? Maybe? Is it a cure, I don’t think so.LGGambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - June 2025Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £1000
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7800
10/6/24 - 16 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.4 -
You're working on your marriage mate, some days will be better than others. It'll be worth it though.
CBT isn't a cure but can form part of your mechanisms to keep you on track.3 -
Good luck with CBT, I think go into it with an open mind and willing to give it a go and see how you get on!
Also if it isn't work with the first person you see and you can try someone else do. It's like anything, you'll click with some people and not others!4 -
Tonight I’ve been pretty low.Good day with the children and ok-ish with the wife. She’s very unhappy with the debt.Have explained we can be out of the CC within year however it’s not easy right now.Just got to grind it out I guess.NSD.Gambling Addict - Acting now before it's too late. Gambling losses well over 25k.Current Situation Started Posting in Apil 24:Unsecured Personal Debt - June 2025Natwest CC 0% - £3000 (Cleared November 2024)
Lloyds CC 0% £4500 - £1000
Barclaycard CC 0% £12,567 - £7800
10/6/24 - 16 MonthsGamble Free - Longest in years. Gambling is an illness. Seek help. It is not worth your life.2 -
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