Kev40 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 1 minute ago, david1111 said: It's a great achievement kev and also good to look back over your thread so you remind yourself why you stopped. Keep it up mate Thanks mate that's exactly what i did lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blampy Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Well done mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocknrolla Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Kev40 said: It was 6 months ago to the day the last time i played a bandit had a bet or played online. Just reading back this thread wow i can't believe I've done this for 6 months. I had gambled pretty much all my life and i knew no different. There is no way on this earth i could of done this without everyone on here so thank you especially @david1111 and @Antonin Amazing mate!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jok3st3r Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Great stuff @Kev40 well done. As David said, it's good to look back and see how far you've come. Keep it up. x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philinvicta Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Great News you have made 6 months @Kev40. Hope you feel a lot better nowadays for managing to stay away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, philinvicta said: Great News you have made 6 months @Kev40. Hope you feel a lot better nowadays for managing to stay away A million times better thanks mate. I don't even seem to get urges anymore it's a bit weird. I thought I'd never say that ever. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonin Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Kev40 said: A million times better thanks mate. I don't even seem to get urges anymore it's a bit weird. I thought I'd never say that ever. Now, we don't need to test the water to see if we're cured because we'll never be We need to keep vigilant and don't get complacent We're working on it a day at a time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winningbird Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Well done! I look forward to your 1 year update in 6 months time 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter clark Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Great stuff kev , sure ladbrokes complaints will be over the moon for you as well lol ! Nice 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Over the moon for my man Kev , top bloke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacko 1 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Congrats @Kev40 it’s no easy task that mate. Well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Hacko 1 said: Congrats @Kev40 it’s no easy task that mate. Well done Fuckin hell Hacko did u shit the bed!!!, I thought I was the only insomniac onTGC Edited December 9, 2019 by Blacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) How hard it s to not gamble is testament to your will power and perseverance . The next stage is to make your life full again. Full of people who share your joys and aspirations, your moments of fear and anxiety , friends who are there for you , to enjoy what life really has to offer. In this area money is a vehicle for pleasure and happiness , as money wasted in the past becomes money well spent on leisure and relaxation, fun and sport. 6 Months is an incredible milestone ....and we look forward to the next 6 months as you share your journey with us all here on TGC. Well Done @Kev40 a great new beginning .... now begin to look forward to a brighter future. Edited December 9, 2019 by Solario333 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacko 1 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Blacko said: Fuckin hell Hacko did u shit the bed!!!, I thought I was the only insomniac onTGC If only I’d been to bed to shit in it, worked all night, home to do school run and now at another job, I’m knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacko Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 54 minutes ago, Hacko 1 said: If only I’d been to bed to shit in it, worked all night, home to do school run and now at another job, I’m knackered. Call that a shift!!!. You asked for it lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 08/12/2019 at 23:31, Kev40 said: A million times better thanks mate. I don't even seem to get urges anymore it's a bit weird. I thought I'd never say that ever. Brilliant achievement Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownman24 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Fantastic mate buzzing for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 I don't know where to start here i went out Saturday got extremely drunk and for no apparent reason i lapsed. Like a man possessed at 1am i took my daily limit of £700 out the bank went in the arcade playing 3 machines at once. I risked ruining xmas for my family. I let myself down and i have let everyone down on here. Yesterday felt like one of the worst days in my life with the feeling of been ashamed and guilty. I can only apologise to everyone on here. I don't know why i did it i have no answers. The worst thing i said only days ago was it doesn't even bother me anymore. What a hypocrite i am. I was cocky and thought i had beaten my addiction. I have realised it will never leave me. I've let everyone down on the forum as well as family and friends who have supported me. I don't ever want to feel like i did yesterday again. Today is day 1 again. I thought it was right to say what happened as i cannot lie. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douvan Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Kev40 said: I don't know where to start here i went out Saturday got extremely drunk and for no apparent reason i lapsed. Like a man possessed at 1am i took my daily limit of £700 out the bank went in the arcade playing 3 machines at once. I risked ruining xmas for my family. I let myself down and i have let everyone down on here. Yesterday felt like one of the worst days in my life with the feeling of been ashamed and guilty. I can only apologise to everyone on here. I don't know why i did it i have no answers. The worst thing i said only days ago was it doesn't even bother me anymore. What a hypocrite i am. I was cocky and thought i had beaten my addiction. I have realised it will never leave me. I've let everyone down on the forum as well as family and friends who have supported me. I don't ever want to feel like i did yesterday again. Today is day 1 again. I thought it was right to say what happened as i cannot lie. You made positive steps by admitting it mate. You didn’t let anyone here down. As someone who is also GamStopped I can tell you how proud I am of you. My hardest day is yet to come (Boxing Day). Day 1 is here again, let’s try to make it the last day 1 brother. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philinvicta Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Kev40 said: I don't know where to start here i went out Saturday got extremely drunk and for no apparent reason i lapsed. Like a man possessed at 1am i took my daily limit of £700 out the bank went in the arcade playing 3 machines at once. I risked ruining xmas for my family. I let myself down and i have let everyone down on here. Yesterday felt like one of the worst days in my life with the feeling of been ashamed and guilty. I can only apologise to everyone on here. I don't know why i did it i have no answers. The worst thing i said only days ago was it doesn't even bother me anymore. What a hypocrite i am. I was cocky and thought i had beaten my addiction. I have realised it will never leave me. I've let everyone down on the forum as well as family and friends who have supported me. I don't ever want to feel like i did yesterday again. Today is day 1 again. I thought it was right to say what happened as i cannot lie. stay strong @Kev40 as you say day 1 and off you go again. So sorry that you lapsed but you have shown that you can stay away. You know we are all behind you 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1111 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 @Kev40 I'm sorry mate. I know how you must be feeling. Unfortunately addiction is a lifetime battle and complacency is the greatest enemy. It's happened, there's nothing you can do about it so you have to start again. @Antonin did it and has remained gamble free since. Honesty is the best thing so respect for that. We understand and your real friends will understand. Were here for the long haul mate with you through thick and thin 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thanks guys don't feel like i deserve any supportive posts but nothing surprises me on this forum. I won't be happy till ive beat 6 months and 9 days. I know what you mean @Douvan on boxing day. I've no doubt you'll get through that day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winningbird Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) It happens to the best of us just think, we've all been there. Next time you want to go into an arcade or gamble, take a step back to come online and post here with your thoughts. Hopefully, one of us can talk you out of going by helping you remember the feeling you had after your relapse. Hope you're ok x Edited December 16, 2019 by Winningbird 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev40 Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 minute ago, david1111 said: @Kev40 I'm sorry mate. I know how you must be feeling. Unfortunately addiction is a lifetime battle and complacency is the greatest enemy. It's happened, there's nothing you can do about it so you have to start again. @Antonin did it and has remained gamble free since. Honesty is the best thing so respect for that. We understand and your real friends will understand. Were here for the long haul mate with you through thick and thin Thanks mate. I would never want anyone to have that feeling i had yesterday and i don't want it again ever. Would you even believe i actually won about £350 and it made no difference. I didn't feel like shit cos i lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solario333 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Everyone has an off day ......mistakes clarify our perspective so we really know now how hard it is to stop addiction . Your lapse only amplifies how wonderful and resolute you were for 6 months ,and proves that you have what it takes . Never be afraid of falling down , just let t go , and above all never regret anything or demean yourself. We don't expect perfection here just good old fashioned Truth will do very well. SO YOU PASS WITH FLYNG COLOURS --- NEVER LOOK BACK IN ANGER -- JUST GRATITUDE SO THAT TOMORROW IS FULL OF HOPE. Edited December 16, 2019 by Solario333 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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