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Hi guys I thought I’d start a diary off in which I’m going to input my thoughts and how I’m feeling on a regular basis! I feel this might help keep me busy and not have my mind drifting to the dark side!
Just a quick background about myself, I’m 27 have a wonder fiancee and a good job. Currently saving for my first house.
It’s now or never regards stopping gambling so here goes!
I would very much appreciate others having an input so we can all ride the journey together!!!
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Hello 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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And on that note….
I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂
Take care
The Gambling Therapy Team
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Hi Wasey, well done on looking for help.
Read the other stories here – you will see a lot that you will relate to. You will also see the success stories and the sorts of things that have helped others stop gambling. You can apply them to your own situation.
You wil read how barriers can help. Where do you normally gamble? Get yourself excluded. How do you fund that gambling? Put things in place so that you can’t instantly access your money when you have an urge. Make yourself accountable – your fiancee could help with that. If you are saving for a house then at least that money can be in an account that you don’t have access to.
Barriers aren’t the total answer to addiction of course, but they beat the hell out of willpower alone.
Occupying your time is important. Plan your time so oyou don’t have those bored moments.
The most important thing is to use support; keep posting here, check out your local GA meeting.
Keep posting and let us know the positive steps that you are taking.
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