[SuperstarDJ]

I’m on day 4. First time I haven’t had a bet over a weekend for goodness knows how many years. Feel good this morning. No real urges yesterday. I am a non-gambler now. Need to stay busy and watch my triggers (stress generally)

[SuperstarDJ]

I go through waves of feeling good and I can do this, followed by waves of “I might just look at the odds on the football today”. They flip back and forth. Does anyone else have this? Any good coping strategies?

[SuperstarDJ]

There have been lots of day 3s over the years. Thought about gambling on the cricket last night but kept busy with puzzles. Staying busy is a key thing for me. Another family day today and I must write the two account closure emails to send on Tuesday. Mantra for the day “I don’t gamble any more”

[SuperstarDJ]

Nice to wake up without having had an American sports bet running overnight, disturbing my sleep. Feel good right now. Family time today and it will be a good day as I don’t gamble any more.

[SuperstarDJ]

Thank you for your helpful words. Today was a good day, focusing on my family. Only had a few thoughts about gambling this evening. Stayed busy and didn’t act on them. Yes one of the two accounts has reverse withdrawal but there is nothing I can reverse on that one now – so by Tuesday I can close and self exclude. I won’t bet before then as I no longer gamble and I can see this forum will be a big source of support for me.

[SuperstarDJ]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. That is valuable advice. I will take it onboard (not try to!).

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