Post Number Of Days Gamble Free

You should be getting close to day 21 Joe (day 17 if I am correct)

I remember when I was trying to quit over 17 years, the longest I ever abstained from gambling was 2 weeks twice. Those first three weeks can be so tough, so its great to hear that you are almost there!

I lost money at the casino July 25th and I basically started gamble free July 26th so today will be day 18 without a single dollar lost to gambling and it hasnt been like the other times I have stopped. This time it feels like the last 3 months was a deal breaker for me.

I am 3 hours into Day 1.

Welcome Tbone3443 ,

That is a fantastic first step onto the path to freedom.

You're not alone . We've all battled this disease and felt the pain of the destruction it brings . There is a way out and there is hope . It will not be an easy journey or a quick one but you have the strength to free yourself from this addiction .

If you haven't already , please check out our Strategies thread . There's good advice there from many of our members . Feel free to start your own thread here if you wish . I have often found writing things out to be healing . This is an incredibly supportive community . We'll be here for you every step of the way.

Stay strong - you can do this !

Thank you newsunrising! Almost have completed 24 hours. This may be the hardest day, as I am itching to start again, but am determined that yesterday was my last day.

Day 22 of GF and it feels amazing. Finally got finances under control and almost got my mortgage caught up which will be come Sept 5.. If I hadn't stopped when I did I would been in huge debt and $#%^ be getting turned off.

That a great update Joe!
You are now setting a new record for yourself! Look at all the hard work you have put in the past 3 weeks and don't get the number of gf days go back to 0. Be vigilant and never complacent with your recovery.

29 days and counting ain't no stopping me... all I carry is 10 bucks on me and leave debit card at home. Reason for this is most my gambling was during work hours and I would just pull out money. Finally get to see what I was missing all these years. Brings back memories of before gambling ever started on how happy i was and the feeling of no worries...

Outstanding !

Check in tomorrow Joe - your 30 day cake is in the oven .

Here you go!! I got the recipe from NSR and made it this morning!


That is Amazing! I also carry very limited cash (no cash actually). With no money, there is no trigger and it makes gambling less accessible.

I hope you are now out of the fog now and can begin to see the other beautiful things in life without the gambling.... like a good nights sleep