Where I live the government owns and runs the gambling for the most part. So on one hand they want you to gamble a whole lot. On the other they offer some programs, which they advertise mostly in gambling establishments. A CG in full blown frenzy is going to stand in front of others entering help line number into their phone? They know only a few seek help and even fewer will recover, the rest are just collateral damage and a cash cow. Why do they need to raise money with slot machines anyway? At the government run casino they had an addictions counselor on site. But you don’t know who they are because they are not allowed to approach you and there is no sign or name tag on them. They just look like door attendants most of the time. But, once I decided i wanted help i looked them up in the phone book of all places, imagine! And i accessed specialized counseling. I decided that this addiction had just about taken everything that mattered from me. It is powerful. And I needed to throw whatever I could at it. Meetings, GA, GT, counseling, whatever it takes. It can be done.
It may be early days but seems like they are quite different days for you. Keep the momentum going as best you can. There may be days you feel you aren’t moving forward or growing but just holding ground and staying bet free during those times are a gain! Well done and Take care,
Laura