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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 JacquesPaul,
There is a lot of life after gambling I promise you. If you ever need to talk to someone then you always have someone to talk to at the Samaritans.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us
The good news is that you have a lot of support available to you. When it comes to gambling you have this site of course, Gamcare is another option for you as is Gamblers Anonymous. When it comes to the finances there are also a lot of options here in the UK; from some sort of manageable repayment plan right through to bankruptcy and a lot in between. You can also get free advice on that from Stepchange or the Citizens Advice Bureau. They can also direst you to other agencies.
Then of course there is the mental health support that is also avaialble.
You can get past this tough time and again, there is a lot of life after gambling.
Keep posting.
Thanks Vera.
Hi Khurram,
Well done on the steps and exclusions that you have already taken.
Now look at how you are going to fill your time, fill the void that gambling can leave.
Also set a note in your diary for 5 1/2 months time – to revisit the casino and extend that ban if you haven’t done so previously.
Keep posting.
