Addicted Pigeon

The diary of an betting addict

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

A long while since I've posted on here - currently 114 days without a bet. Some days I try to kid myself that I would be fine just to have a 'fun' bet. Thankfully my restrictions are still in place 👍

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

70 days gamble free - I never really bet on horse racing but found Cheltenham a real trigger to want to bet. So happy I have restrictions in place otherwise I know I would have had a bet.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

Cheltenham money back on losing bets as cash offer. Seems too good to be true right? For the disciplined, no. For people like me, yes. It never just stays at the free bet. Very clever marketing to get the average punters money.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@AddictInvisible Such a relatable video, love listening to your Podcasts and videos they really help me on my journey 👍

[Peter Shilton @Peter_Shilton]

WIN a personalised signed photograph from me to enter just reply YES and retweet draw ends Sunday night ⚽️⚽️⚽️

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@Peter_Shilton @compulsivegamb7 Yes 👍

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@ClareLeakey I love park run, really helps my mental wellbeing.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

50 Days Gamble Free - Do I miss waking up thinking about betting, chasing my losses, constantly on my phone - No.
Is this an easy journey - No.
Am I proud of myself - Yes

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@AddictInvisible Me, 100%. It sounds daft but I'd always saying I'm going to quit betting this week. Then in would come my SkyBet weekly free bet and well its free so I might as well use it, right?

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

6 weeks gamble free. I don't know if its because its a milestone day but my urges to bet today have been really intense. Thankfully I have the measures in place to help me on my continued road to recovery.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@GambleSupportYH @KerriNicholls2 So good to see the issue being discussed on mainstream TV, well done to all involved 👏

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@richiepaxton It wasn't so much the money lost but the how betting was making me feel. I'd spend full days none stop betting and it started to impact my mental wellbeing. Without restrictions I would fall back into the trap of thinking I haven't got a problem.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@ollylufc3 I've been there, its 'banter' with the lads that my acca has lost. Spending my night in the pub checking my bets while not actually been there.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

One month gamble free - Recovered from my addiction, no. On the right path, yes. Glad I sought help, definitely! @gamstopuk1 @GamCare

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@GamblingInsight @gamstopuk1 Interesting figures. I may be wrong but it appears men find it harder to admit a problem.

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@CHATTERSCO Thank you, keep up your great work and continued awareness of the generally hidden problem 👍

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

After years of being glued to my phone with the constant chase of the next win, its nice to be able to relax on a weekend #thechaseisover

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

@yordyiam I am not sure of your current situation (if you have measures in place to restrict your gambling) but I would recommend you just have a chat with @GamCare

[Addicted Pigeon @AddictedPigeon]

Three weeks gamble free - Biggest buzz was going to the park with my son and seeing the happiness on his face. Little things like that you never notice when you are checking your phone constantly for an update on your bets (sad but true).