Hi Bdesai
I have just noticed you slipping down the forum and only had one reply so I have popped over from F&F (Friends & Family) to bring you back up to the top.
Nothing you have written was a surprise to me and if your girlfriend wants support she is welcome in the F&F forum anytime.
I wouldn’t be writing on here B if I didn’t ‘know’ that this addition can be controlled and that you can live a gamble-free life.
You have made the first step forward by admitting your addition and writing on this site. I hope you access the groups and meet others just like you who are working on their recoveries.
It is hard to change and takes great courage and I think often those around CGs do not know how to support. It is hard to believe someone who has constantly ****. I know it is an old cliché but time is the greatest healer and given gamble-free time you will find that you will be trusted again.
Many CGs find it greatly beneficial to self-ban themselves from casinos – I hope you will consider this.
You are in a cycle B and only you can stop it. You are not lower than dirt – you are a compulsive gambler and you always will be. You can control that addiction if you really want to do so.
The straight talking bit G is that you will always be broke and you will never win – that is the nature of your addiction. I am proud to know many CGs who live wonderful lives in control of their addiction and who have shown extra special personality as a result of fighting their demons.
Please write again, join our groups, contact our helpline, join GA, do everything you can to find the support you need.
One day at a time B are the words you will see most in this forum. All you have to worry about is today – make a pact that just for today you will not gamble.
Look down the threads B and you will see a thread called ‘August – ODAAT’ by Cat438. Join in on it. There is usually a pact being run and they do work. You will know that you are not alone.
I will pop over again soon to see how you are doing. You are among people who understand you. You can do it. Well done writing this post – the first post is the hardest.
Velvet
