Quitting for Good

It is almost 4 months being GF. I will not gamble today, tomorrow, this weekend, next week, this month.

Last day I placed a bet: 24th May 2023.

That's wonderful news RicardoG ! You're going great and I'm so happy for you . Can't wait for that 6 month milestone to arrive .

How are you finding your recovery journey so far ? Have you made any plans for your future ?

For me , mapping out my path to retirement is what gave me a goal to focus on for the last 6 years ( the first year or two was spent digging myself out of the hole I was in ). I still remember how anxious I got about my first full paycheck after my debts were paid off . The idea of having access to a lot of money again scared the bejeebers out of me .

My fears turned out to be unfounded but I kept my resolution to remain technically "broke" while I built up my savings . In the last year I've relaxed my "must-save-every-cent" mentality and taken a few nice mini-vacations . Even though they were not remotely what anyone would call extravagant , I still sometimes think " Whoa ,that's quite a bit of money you spent last month ..." .

Retirement age is looming and I've been feeling nervous , I guess .

Thanks NSR for cheering me on!

I find my recovery journey smooth. I met up an old friend who is still gambling in casino, and I advised him to quit and think of the future. He is not getting younger and I still have the hope that he would wise up someday.

I'm taking a day at a time, work ain't easy, but with the God at my side, I believe I can overcome the financial burden which I put myself in before this current job.

It is thoughtful and nice of you NSR to share the stage that you are currently in. I would someday be there too. Time flies (waiting for Christmas in another 2 months and 2 weeks), and I think we just have to brace the future being optimistic and positive.

Take care and wishing the best to everyone here in your respective journey of being GF everyday.

Today I will not gamble. And tomorrow I will not gamble too.

RicardoG wrote:Last day I placed a bet: 24th May 2023.

It has been exactly 6 months now of GF. I can't really recall that month of May, and frankly I don't want to remember anything of it. It is just not worth it.The only thing i want to remember is this forum.

I faced temptation a few weeks back. Spotted some good soccer teams and wanted to make some quick bucks. After deliberating over a period of time, I realised that it wouldn't be worth to put myself in that bad roller coster situation again just for the extra money.

Other than that, life is with its usual challenges, or as people say business as usual.

RicardoG wrote: Last day I placed a bet: 24th May 2023.

I have past the 9 months mark already. 3 more months to make it a year.
Feel like I have aged much ...almost 7 years since I joined this forum (July 2017).
This site has sure helped me a lot. Thanks guys! Keep rocking.

Well done RicardoG !

Sorry to say , the forum has been unusually quiet lately and although my work has kept me away from here for the last month or so , I do want to congratulate you . I'm so looking forward to your 1 year milestone !

RicardoG wrote:Feel like I have aged much ...almost 7 years since I joined this forum (July 2017).

You have grown just as much . Stronger , smarter , healthier and hopefully richer .

NewSunRising wrote:Well done RicardoG !
I do want to congratulate you . I'm so looking forward to your 1 year milestone !

I have a month more to go to reach 1 year. Although I know it is an achievement, I still need to be vary.
The way I feel about taking drug should be the same way I feel about gambling. Not sure if I had really come to that state.

NewSunRising wrote:You have grown just as much . Stronger , smarter , healthier and hopefully richer .

Certain percentage of increase in all the above

RicardoG wrote:It is almost 4 months being GF. I will not gamble today, tomorrow, this weekend, next week, this month.

Last day I placed a bet: 24th May 2023.

I have surpassed this. Today is 29th June 2024 and the last time I placed a bet was 24th May 2023.
It has been a journey of ups and downs. I can't recall but this is probably the longest time I had ever been GF.

I guess it is all about the mind. If your mind is condition to think that gambling is bad and doesn't have a single benefit, you will eventually phase it out of your life.

I don't ever want to indulge in those activities of gambling. Even those of buy number tickets, predicting scores or wins, placing black jack with money etc etc. I'm not going to get involved in any of those.

Congratulations RicardoG ! I hope you're celebrating your one year milestone - it's a huge achievement and you should be proud of it .

I wish you many more gamble free years to come and thank you for your continuing support and encouragement to all our members !

Thank you NSR. In fact, I look up to you as one of my pillar of success.

You have not given up on us or this forum. I admire that.

Frankly, I haven't celebrate the one year milestone because no one in current circle of friend knows about it. It is only known here, in this forum. I promise, I will give myself a treat. Most likely a yummy meal.

I hope to keep this up for many more years, until eternity.
And it is my pleasure coming here to post and to support other members.