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Hi P,
The group times are subject to review at the moment so I’m not going to post any concrete times here.
Just click on “Support groups” and then you will see the full weekly schedule. When a group is open you can either hover over the block for that time and then click on “Join” OR click on “View as list” where it will then list all open groups and again click on “Join”
See you in a group soon 🙂
It’s the weekend and my wifes birthday. Recovery is for enjoying.
No Problem Vera, have a good gamble free weekend and KEEP posting on your own thread. Tell us what is going to stop you gambling next pay day.
No need to apologise Vera, hopefully I will talk to you later. You are welcome to come with your tales of woe but of course our tales/words have never stopped us gambling in the past. Maybe come and tell me what actions you are taking that will help you avoid your next bet?
Hi Lorraine, good to see you posting again. hopefully see you in a group again soon. keep posting
Remember. When stuck in a hole the best thing to do is to stop digging. Put down that shovel.
Hi Luna, well done on posting again.
Gambling only causes and adds to the confusion and fog we have around us.
Look again at your previosu threads, you got a lot of great advice there. What things can you do differently this time? What barriers can you put in place?
You will venture out again but you can be armed with some of those barriers.
You do have that lifeboat. You have this site, you could get to a GA meeting. Keep posting and let us know what positive steps you are taking. Grab a line and climb on boardHi Sol and Adele,
I just started a thread that you might find interesting. By handing over "control" of the finances we are actually doing the opposite. After all how much "control" of our money do we have when we are in action? By doing whatever it takes to make it harder to place that next bet we are regaining control.***** bdesai and welcome.
I see you are already getting some good suggestions and i’m sure you will continue to get a lot of support here.
It’s a good idea that you are going to limit your drinking this weekend, alcohol can weaken anyones resolve. There are a few things you can put in place though for whaen you go drinking with friends.
How much do you drink? I don’t need to know the answer to that question but I’m sure you8 know roughly how much money you need to cover your beers/drinks. Thats all you need to carry when you go out – having "spare" money or ATM cards "just in case" allows us to gamble. We can choose not to have those things before we leave the house.
Also, have you told your drinking friends that you have decided to stop gambling? You don’t have to tell them why, or give them any details, but it’s important that you do. Don’t just make up a one off excuse why you aren’t going gambling with them, do that and they will ask you again the following week, just tell them you ahve decided to stop gambling.
They might ask again once or twice but a polite "No, I’ve stopped gambling" soon stops people asking. Thats another temptation dealt with.
As others have suggested, get to a GA meeting as well, it’s a tough addiction; use as much support as you can get.
Keep postingHi Luna, well done on posting. I can understand the inclination to start a new thread after a slip but maybe your addiction is happy about it as well – it means you no longer see the advice that was given.
Take a look at your previous threads; what was suggested? Gettign banned from where you gamble? Finding a way to restrict your access to funds with which to gamble? Other barriers?
Now which of those things would have made it harder for you to have your latest gamble? What things can you now put in place to make your next bet less likely?
Keep posting and let us know the positive actions you are taking.Hi Luna.
I like the title of your new thread. Don’t forget your latest gambling though, what can you learn from it? Where did you gamble? Is it somewhere you can get yourself excluded from? How did you fund it? What barriers can you put in place?
Speaking personally I know that addiction will always be with me. Knowing and accepting that fact means I can keep taking the steps that allow me to live gamble free.
Keep posting
Well done on making this first step Cheska, you will find a lot of support here. If you are scared that your family won’t believe you then don’t just use words this time. Show them by your actions how serious you are. Actions like showing them this site, getting banned from the casino. Make yourself accountable for money, your family can help with that. You need to be totally honest though, keeping just one debt secret can in itself send someone back gambling. I see there is a Gamblers Anonymous meeting in the Phillipines, if possible then get to that as well.
Keep posting here and tell us of the positive actions you are taking.
Again, well done on taking this first step.Hi Cheska, A Warm Welcome to Gambling Therapy
Having found us you have also found a diverse community who can help and support you on your recovery journey.
Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment and by reading others stories am sure you will see that you are very much not alone in this addiction
Please click here to see our services page, feel free to use all that this site can offer…
To chat with others in real time you may wish to make use of the support groups, the ***** of these groups are advertised under "What’s on and When" or click here to see the weekly group schedule.
For one to one chat you may want to try the live advice helpline. Click "connect" when these options become available.
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Take Care
The Gambling Therapy Team