Hi Steev,
Not sure if im doing this right But hopefully it will get to you!
Thanks for taking the time to reply to me. There are some good steps for me to work on re Gamstop and Gamban. I am hesitating to do it though because i guess somewhere in the back of my mind i still think i can get lucky and win it all back – Which i know is impossible but still somewhere in my brain it thinks it is! I know i just need bite the bullet and do it again! I have timed out from everywhere i play online, But i guess it makes no difference cause i have no money left to play anyway!
Re The traumatic event – I found my partner dead – This tipped my world upside down. We kind of relied on each other, So without him i dont really have anyone i can talk to.
I CANNOT tell my mum, I have caused her so much money troubles and stress in the past which she is still paying off i cant have her worrying about anything else and cleaning up my mess again.
I have spoken to my GP and Physchiatrist, Neither of whom were much help.
I tried to get berevement councilling and found that nearly impossible with wait times of up to 6 months if atall, This kind of put me off going through that route again, But i will look into it and see if gambling counciling is any quicker.
Im going to spend the afternoon checking out the links you put on your message, Gamgare and gamblers annoymous.
I have also downloaded this app so maybe when i get the urge i can click on the app instead of the casino!
Thanks Again
Jem