[schmall]

After losing between 10,000 and 15,000€, I have decided to stop gambling once and for all. Hoping that writing this journal will help me. I have tried before, but relapsed every time after a few days, forgetting how bad I feel every time after having gambled. So this time, I am hoping to be strong enough.
Honestly, I have started to hate myself for this addiction and for being to weak to stop. I am lying to my loved ones and my character has changed for the worse. I hope I can make up for my past mistakes.
Does anyone has any tips or recommendations for me? How can I deal with urges? Ho wdo I get my self-confidence back?

[G Rec]

Hi schmail,

Welcome to the forum and well done on admitting the problem and taking a positive step.

In terms of tips and recommendations, 2 items that I found particularly useful when I first started trying to stop gambling was 1) Putting as many barriers in place as possible to make it difficult to gamble and 2) having someone else I trust manage finances for a while, In this scenario, you still maintain control over your money, and decide where it is spent, but any spending would have to go through this person first.

I also strongly recommended the new members groups Charles mentioned held on a Monday and Thursday, here you can speak with Charles who can provide further advice and recommendations.

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