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Hi IDI, did you get that loan? If so then what have you done to keep that money safe? Keep posting.

[charles]

Well done Sherrie. You took a tough step and whilst he is upset it is clear that his first thoughts are the actions that will help you.

You certainly aren’t the “worst person on the planet” – it is a tough addictioin and you are one of the ones with the courage to do something about it.

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Hi Nick, sorry to hear of your gamble and sorry to hear that you feel neglected.

This is a user lead forum, Gambling Therapy is a charity and sadly funding means that no one is allocated to post on threads, other than the usual welcome message.

Myself I work here two evenings a week facilitating the groups. If groups are quiet then I try to use the time posting here. I try and post on new members threads, as I did on yours, I posted again, though I’m not sure it was appreciated and I see my colleague Velvet has also made several posts. On reflection I would say that there has been more staff input on your thread than on most, as I said it is a user lead forum. Posting on others threads is probably the best way to encourage them to post on your own.

Personally I also tend to focus on threads made by regular group attendees – to give me a heads up on on things to discuss in those groups.

Posts I make outside of my group times are made in my own time on a voluntary basis. As is monitoring threads for abuse/trolls etc

There are things you can do though. if you want me to congratulate you on your gamble free time every week then I can – just come to one of the groups I facilitate on a Monday and Thurday evening (UK time and I will do so. I look forward to seeing you.

If you want other compulsive gamblers to congratulate you then get yourself to a GA meeting, you will get a well done every week, as well of course as having the extra tools to work on recovery.

You stopped gambling and you can stop again. If you feel the support you have been getting isn’t sufficient then you can change that by using the extra support that you have avaialble. As well as the groups we do of course also have the one to one helpline.

Last but by no means least I have to say that I am not “cured.” I am a Compulsive gambler and always will be. getting to a GA meeting each week is what helps me not place my next bet.

Stay strong and keep posting.

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Bump See õhtune teema oli "Planeeri asjad ette või planeeri tulevikuks?" Kuigi ODAAT ei ole hasartmängud ega midagi hirmutavat, tasub seda meeles pidada küpsusnimekirja nr 16

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Bump Chủ đề buổi tối này là "Lên kế hoạch trước mọi việc hay lập kế hoạch cho tương lai?" Mặc dù không đánh bạc và bất cứ điều gì khó khăn nên được thực hiện ODAAT, điều đáng nhớ là số 16 trong danh sách đáo hạn

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Bump

This evenings Topic was “Plan things in advance or plan for the future?”

Whilst not gambling and anything daunting should be taken ODAAT it is worth remember No. 16 on the maturity list

[charles]

Hi Danzo. If you scroll to the bottom of the forum and clcik on “New Topic” you can start your own thread.

Swoosh, you are already getting good advice. delte that App, get aq blocker for your devices so that you can’t visit gambling sites.

When you go to that 2nd job don’t have your cards on you – simple. Can they pay you by cheque rather than cash? If not then buy yourself a small cash time, one with a slot in. Put your wages in there and leave the key at home, with huisband.

Accountability helps – if you do get paid in cash then your husband should expect to see that cash.

What other support can you use? Keep posting here of course but are there GA meetings in your area?

Keep posting and let us know what positive steps you are taking.

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Hi IDI, well done on coming here and being honest.

So, you will get to the 15th and the pain will fade? Yep, that’s what happens. So what things can you put in place before the 15th? What things can you start working on? What barriers can you put in place? What extra support can you start using now, before you get paid again, before the pain fades? So that you are less able and less likely to gamble when they do.

Read back on the positive posts you were making before you gambled – it is worth making those changes.

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Hi Danielle, well done on not gambling. The thing is the urges won’t “just go away” we need to work at it. If we could do that on our own then we wouldn’t have the problem in the first place. I just found your previous thread – it’s been over a month since you posted on it. Have you been using other support?

How have you filled your gamble free time?

If you have come close to gambling then think about where you would have gambled – get yourself excluded. How you would have funded it – get some financial barriers/accountability in place.

Keep posting and keep using support.

[charles]

Hi Manasquan,

Well done on looking for support. If you click on “Forums” and then choose the Friends and Family forum you will find that a more suitable place to post and get support.

I can delete this for you but I will wait until you have the chance to copy and paste it to the other forum. We also have live groupps where you can also speak to others in the same position as yourself.

[charles]

Have a great gamble free Christmas IDI. One day at a time works for me but if you want a target maybe make it those January sales. After seeing families faces opening gifts you can picture then with sales purchases. Enjoy your day

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Ahoj Nrabajian, promiň, tvůj příspěvek se zdá být zde přehlédnut. Doufám, že budete znovu publikovat ve fóru My Journal, je to rušnější fórum a můžete tam získat velkou podporu. Dobrá práce za to, že jste hazardovali 3 měsíce zdarma. Díky podpoře můžete být stále silnější. Pokud víte, že budete stejně konfrontováni, možná si s nimi nejprve promluvte. Řekněte jim o pozitivních krocích, které podnikáte k řešení svého hazardu. Přečtěte si další příběhy ve fóru My Journal, uvidíte, že s tímto problémem nejste sami. Můžete přestat hazardovat, slibuji vám.

[charles]

Hallo Nrabajian, Sorry, je bericht lijkt hier over het hoofd te zijn gezien. Ik hoop dat je opnieuw post op het My Journal Forum, het is een drukker forum en je kunt daar veel steun krijgen. Goed gedaan om 3 maanden gokvrij te zijn. Met ondersteuning kun je nog sterker zijn. Als je weet dat je toch geconfronteerd gaat worden, praat dan misschien eerst met hen. Vertel hen over de positieve stappen die u neemt om uw gokken aan te pakken. Lees de andere verhalen op het My Journal Forum, je zult zien dat je niet de enige bent met dit probleem. Je kunt stoppen met gokken, dat beloof ik je.

[charles]

Hej Nrabajian, förlåt, ditt inlägg verkar ha förbises här. Jag hoppas att du publicerar om i My Journal Forum, det är ett livligare forum och du kan få mycket stöd där. Bra jobbat med att vara spelfri i 3 månader. Med hjälp av support kan du fortfarande vara starkare. Om du vet att du kommer att konfronteras ändå kan du prata med dem först. Berätta om de positiva stegen du tar för att hantera ditt spelande. Läs de andra berättelserna i My Journal Forum, du kommer att se att du inte är ensam om detta problem. Du kan sluta spela jag lovar dig.

[charles]

Hi Nrabajian, Jiddispjacini, il-kariga tiegħek tidher li ġiet injorata hawn. Nispera li terġa 'tibgħat fil-Forum tal-Ġurnal Tiegħi, huwa forum iktar mimli u tista' tikseb ħafna appoġġ hemmhekk. Magħmul tajjeb li tkun ħielsa li tilgħab għal 3 xhur. Meta tuża l-appoġġ tista 'tkun iktar b'saħħtu xorta. Jekk taf li int ser tkun ikkonfrontat xorta waħda allura forsi tkellimhom l-ewwel. Għidilhom dwar il-passi pożittivi li qed tieħu biex tindirizza l-logħob tal-azzard tiegħek. Aqra l-istejjer l-oħra fil-Forum tal-Ġurnal Tiegħi, se tara li m'intix waħdek b'din il-problema. Tista 'twaqqaf il-logħob li nwiegħdek.

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