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I’d recommend not “waiting and seeing” plan your Saturday before it comes
Hi Stevie, You are already getting some great advice. Reading your initial post it sounds like the money in your drawer was calling your addiction all day before you gambled. Not having that sort of easy accessibility to funds is important. When it omes to your dad “controlling” your money consider that is in fact not the case. Accountability like that will actually give you more control over your own money not less. After all none of us have much control over it when gambling. Keep posting.
Well done Steev,
Looks like recovery has given you your own life back and in this instance put you in a position to save someone elses. Good job.
Hi Nick,
Something I heard at a meeting once…..
A good day in recovery is when everything goes well and we don’t gamble. A Brilliant day in recovery is when everything goes to chit and we still don’t gamble.
If you have been having some tough days then well done on those brilliant days in recovery.
Hi Ajish
You can stop gambling I promise you.
If you want hope then read the success stories here. If you want hope then get yourself to a GA meeting and look into the eyes of someone just like you who has stopped gambling. You can do this.I hope to read more of your story here so that you can start getting support and practical advice on the steps you can take. We also have live groups where you can talk to others in the same position.
Hi IDI,
“Today I know it’s nothing I have done that has made the difference.”
I have to disagree. You havent gambled for the last few days because of the barriers that YOU put in place. Take the credit, well done.
Hello
Thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy friends and family forum. This forum will provide you with warmth and understanding from your peers.
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Now that you have introduced yourself you’ll find that many of the people you meet here have already read your initial introduction and they’ll welcome you in like an old friend 🙂
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You’ll find a lot of advice on this site, some of which you’ll follow, some you won’t…but that’s ok because only you fully understand your situation and what’s best for you and the people you love. So, take the support you need and leave the advice you don’t because it all comes from a caring, nurturing place 🙂
We look forward to hearing all about you!
Take care
The Gambling Therapy Team
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Hi McNeilan, well done on looking for help.
Read the other stories here and you will see a lot that you will relate to. You will also see the success stories – what are they doing that you can apply to your own situation?
Whatever else is going on in your life gamblign just makes thigns worse. How else could you fill your time?
Getting yourself banned from your local casins would be a good first step.
Keep posting and let us know the positive steps that you are taking.
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.
As well as the forums New Members are invited to join Charles in the New Members Practical Advice Group On Mondays at 21:00 (UK) and Thursday at 19:00(UK)
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
PS: Let me just remind you to take a look at our privacy policy and terms and conditions so you know how it all works!
Good points Sherrie. Next time you are in a “Normal” group we can look at this if you like. To give you somethign to think about between now and then my brief thoughts are…
1. My initial motivation was being in the chit! that changes though as we progress in recovery, we need to find a new motivation after climbing out of the messy stuff.
2, I agree, it is what actions we are prepared to take that show if/how motivated we are. Words and promises never stopped us gambling.
3. Yes, by keeping doing the things that are working but also being prepared to change/add things if needed – when I relocated and was out of work I was getting to 3 meetings a week instead of my usual 1; I knew I was vulnerable. Finding a new motivation/reason to continue recovery after the initial pain as passed as well. For me seeing the benefits of not gambling really helps.
Thanks for the input Sherrie, see you soon.
Hi Sherrie, the general chat was good of course and i hope it helped, you always give good input.
Just thought I d say though that if you ever do want to do that Topic we would be focussing on how to move forward from the guilt etc, positive stuff not dwelling on it.
Keep posting and well done on your gamble free time. Oh and on completing that assignment. 🙂
Hi IDI,
I would repeat what others have said – no one is a lost cause. Recently you posted that you really felt that talking one to one with someone would really help you. Why not give that a try?
Hi Grannie. Well done on looking for help.
To start your own thread first go to the My Journal Forum, if you are a gambler, or the Friends and Family Forum if you are effected by someone elses gambling.
Then just scroll down to the bottom of the forum and click on “New topic”
Again, well done on looking for help and I look forward to reading your story.
Hej Grannie. Bra jobbat med att söka hjälp. För att starta din egen tråd, gå först till My Journal Forum, om du är en spelare eller Friends and Family Forum om du påverkas av någon annans spelande. Bläddra sedan ner till botten av forumet och klicka på "Nytt ämne" Återigen, bra jobbat med att söka hjälp och jag ser fram emot att läsa din berättelse.
Oi vovó. Muito bem em procurar ajuda. Para iniciar seu próprio tópico, primeiro vá ao Fórum My Journal, se você for um jogador, ou ao Fórum de Amigos e Família, se você for afetado pelo jogo de outra pessoa. Em seguida, role para baixo até a parte inferior do fórum e clique em "Novo tópico". Novamente, muito bem em procurar ajuda e estou ansioso para ler sua história.