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2 February 2019 at 7:15 pm #49496SinusDDParticipant
I am 31 years old and I am a Gambling Addict since I am 16. I wanted to quit gambling many many times, but I have never made it longer than a month. I have a good job and i earn enough money to have a good life – while friends are buying apartments and starting a family, I am still struggling with myself. I try such a forum/group for the first time. I blocked myself from all major betting sites – but of course there are always ways around that. The problem are these moments when my brain seems to switch off. thank you for reading this, day 1.
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2 February 2019 at 8:17 pm #49497SteevParticipant
You say you have managed a month without gambling in the past. That’s more than I could have managed before I decided to get help.
Help is what you need. I had to admit I had a problem, make phone calls, talk to people both friends, (I have no family) and other recovering gamblers. You can join a live group here or keep posting – check if there is GA or another self – help group in your area and go to a meeting. Speak to your doctor about counselling. If you are in the UK to may be able to get counseling through Gamcare.
Try not to carry any more money than you need per day and if you have someone close who can handle your money all the better.
Keep busy. Don’t give yourself time to gamble.
Do you know what your triggers are? If you’ve been gambling free for a month what pulled you back? I’m sure others will also comment on things to help. I wish you well.
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2 February 2019 at 8:27 pm #49498SinusDDParticipant
Thank you for your kind words. I think what pulled me back is carelessness (if that makes sense). The moment I got cash in, the thoughts go around gambling – it’s like a robot that switches on. I will follow your advice about th money. I am not in the UK, i am a German national.
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3 February 2019 at 1:45 pm #49499SinusDDParticipant
Day 2. I started a new job since I came back from Overseas – so I am catching up on a couple of things that happened while I was away. My colleagues have some interesting things going on, will be good to see how I fit in. I thought about the losses of yesterday, lost about 700 euros in a couple of hours – it really hurts but it’s only the top of the iceberg. Fortunately enough I never made any debt, but I literally have no savings what really sucks. It sounds stupid but day 2 is never a problem, the shame and frustration is still fresh…but the conscious brain forgets quickly. it was cool to read some of the stories in other threads – it seems a lot of people are fighting very hard, and it’s good to not be alone.
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5 February 2019 at 2:24 am #49500veraParticipant
Welcome to GT, Sinus DD!
You came to the right place.
When we get a few “clean” months, complacency sets in.
Then , it’s too late.
Put barriers in place now when you are still hurting.
700 euro is hard earned! Why throw it to the “fatcats”.
Soon it will be 7000, then 70000.
That’s what happened to me.
The zeros keep adding up.
I laughed when a friend said this to me many years ago. I’m not laughing now. I’m paying off the debts I built up by justifying my gambling. “it’s ONLY €700”!
Stop now when you have a chance.
Lean on the support on this site and any other help you can get. Try GA (Gambler’s Anonymous) . Speak to a friend. Ask for help.
Recovery doesn’t come to you. You need to look for it.
Compulsive gambling is no fun. It is a serious disease and it progresses in the blink of an eye.
As Steev said , you need hep.
Reach out.
You are not alone.
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5 February 2019 at 7:08 pm #49501SinusDDParticipant
thank you Vera, I appreciate it. It’s day 4 now – and I keep reading some of the stories…it looked like I am not alone with this challenge. It also keeps me reflecting on what is actually the problem of a compulsive gambler. I always Feld shame… on day 1 and 2…but then all that was washed away and it did not hurt to just try again. It’s great to not be alone and be open about it…i am looking forward to many more days like this.
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12 February 2019 at 8:56 pm #49502SinusDDParticipant
Happy – and I hope i wont come across anything as painful as relapsing again. I keep reading some of you guys stories and it’s helpful to know that some guys share the pain. Keep up guys, cheers to you all, day 10.
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