09-07-2010, 05:05 PM
Hi to all on here
I from time to time visit the site to read the share stories and just "refresh" and remind myself of where i once was and why never ever to go back to the dark place that is gambling, that was until this week..been 4 and a half years bet / gamble free then without thinking or being aware, when Wed i placed a bet on the footie, just without thought and just to try and win a few pounds extra - an insignificant amount at that! Luckily, the bet i placed was in my ex-wife's name; it was declared a "void bet". This is some small consolation that it did not cost me a single penny for my moment of madness. The online bookie account i had quickly registered i have now switched off and blocked. In the previous 4 and half years, i had coped so well - never really even being tempted to bet. This was a real "bolt out of the blue" and a wake up call. I need to learn from this and ensure it never happens again. Has anyone had similar experience after long period gamble free? I can't believe i was so stupid and sloppy to let this happen
John
I from time to time visit the site to read the share stories and just "refresh" and remind myself of where i once was and why never ever to go back to the dark place that is gambling, that was until this week..been 4 and a half years bet / gamble free then without thinking or being aware, when Wed i placed a bet on the footie, just without thought and just to try and win a few pounds extra - an insignificant amount at that! Luckily, the bet i placed was in my ex-wife's name; it was declared a "void bet". This is some small consolation that it did not cost me a single penny for my moment of madness. The online bookie account i had quickly registered i have now switched off and blocked. In the previous 4 and half years, i had coped so well - never really even being tempted to bet. This was a real "bolt out of the blue" and a wake up call. I need to learn from this and ensure it never happens again. Has anyone had similar experience after long period gamble free? I can't believe i was so stupid and sloppy to let this happen
John