This was the place that helped me to learn all about compulsive gambling and that I was not alone in this. That I had people in my corner who didn’t loathe me because I had gambled away nearly everything. People that had been there, had years of gambling sobriety under their belt and could offer support and advice or people who had just hit their personal rock bottom like I and were just starting to work through their recovery. And all stages in between. The understanding and HOPE that life can be different is irreplaceable. Put measures in place to protect your money and restrict your access to spending money. Removing the means to gamble can help to cut down on the urges as you first stop. I gave up control of my money for quite some time. I also started counselling with a counsellor who specialized in gambling addiction. I attended GA meetings and I used this site daily if not hourly or more! It was my life line in a dark time. The great thing is that everyone can find a combination of measures that work for them. Just keep working on it and hope you settle in 🙂
Laura
