[Dave0876]

I’m in a mess right now I have basically been gambling since the age of 15.Started of with small bets but ever since this day I’ve gradually got worse.I’m at a point now where I’ve now lost my partner with whom I have a five year old son.She has kicked me out and basically said there is no way back from this.I’m now on the waiting list to attend the Gordon moody rehab programme I am really at a crossroads right now I’ve pretty much lost everything.

[velvet]

Hello Dave and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!

Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

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[velvet]

Hi Dave
It is what you do now that matters Dave and it seems to me that you are, as you say, standing at a crossroads but you are looking at the right path to take you forward.
I hope you will keep posting while you wait for your place in GMA, there are many here who are willing to support you while you wait. I wouldn’t be writing to you tonight if I didn’t know that you can change your life and I can think of no better place to learn how to make that change than in GMA.
Sometimes we have to accept that we have lost everything before we realise what really matters – take this fantastic opportunity to be the man and father that you want to be.
Use this thread as a journal until you go on the programme, a journal that you can look back on one day and see how far you have come.
Taking control of your addiction requires determination and courage but you can do it.
Velvet

[Dave0876]

Hi thanks for the reply, yes I’ve pretty much lost everything I need to stop gambling for good.Forget about money although that is important my biggest loss is losing the love of my life.I still get to see my son which is good, fortunately me and my ex still talk amicably to each other and are trying to do what is best for our son, she is adamant there is no going back so I’ve also lost my home too. I’m currently living at my sisters house until I go into GMA. I just feel so depressed at the minute it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.Things are getting on top of me but I’m trying to move forward.

[kingster]

Hi Dave

I was like you 4 years ago seemed like my life was over. That was un til i went in torehab at gma on 17th november 2014. For me it saved my life. Went in one person came out a different person. I think you are doung the right thing i always wished i went earlier so i didnt do all the damage i had done but i guess i wasnt ready. When i read peole are on the waiting list i feel you are rhe lucky ones. Listen talk.be open and honest about everything and stick with it. Any questions feel free to ask. Which gma are u on the list for. How long have u got to wait?

[Dave0876]

I reckon I’ve got about five weeks left to wait just need to get in there and get myself sorted out once and for all. I have no idea what to expect once I arrive but I’m going in with my eyes wide open.

[Monica1]

Hi Dave,
I am on the women’s programme at GMA and I can recommend gma as the best programme for compulsive gamblers. Even before I went, I had to look at my life and how gambling had destroyed it, completely. It can only be a destructive force which I never want to engage with again. Our lives can get better and if you read my thread you will see I was destitute for a long time in recovery. We just have to keep taking the steps,one day at a time. The urges do go. We just have to be very clear with ourselves about what we want in our lives and what is important. This addiction has a way of. Making us look at those things that are most,important to us and what really counts. Good luck and keep posting.

[kingster]

Hi Dave it will go quickly mate your doung well bybstarting abstinence nkw you will come out a different person feel free to ask anything . Conhrats mknica im so please there is a ladies program too

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