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Cash back offers are usually bonuses which have to be replayed several times (maybe up to 40 to win anything ) ! How do I know ? Because I feel for that one too often ! Cancel ur card so u cannnot deposit !

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Well done Nick – you missed a bullet full of pain, shame, grief and worry .
Keep strong my friend xx

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Hi Duccix , I’m so sorry to read you lost all your savings . Unfortunately once we cross over into addictive gambling even once – it is almost impossible to ever finally to normal gambling .

I admire you for coming on here and seeking help so quickly – if you can draw a line in the sand, walk away, forget about the lost money and live a gamble free life you will never look back.

Unfortunately most of us who do chase our losses have found that not being able to pay our bills has become a way of life- a horrible, depressing life .

You have the support of your wife and you have said that you can get over this loss financially –

Please close your accounts , and ban your self . Sign up to Gamstop or get a gambling blocker for your internet devices – and maybe for now – give your wife full control over all monies and cards.

I hope this helps – this could just be a huge mistake you have made or the start of years of misery – the choice is yours .

Onwards and upwards .

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Hi Laura
Sorry to read you have been feeling so tired and it’s great that you didn’t gamble !
Hope you get to the bottom of the tiredness and now that the crazy summer is drawing to a close perhaps we will be more successful in meeting in group .

Have a great day xx

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Hi Monica
Thanks for chatting the other night – I hope you’re were not too tired in work next day .
It is almost seven and I haven’t got to sleep yet – I guess this and my sudden aches and pains are one of the rewards of gambling .

Really hope you have a great weekend and I haven’t congratulated u yet on the one year milestone so very well done.

Xx

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Hi Lizbeth
Thank you for posting on my thread – my head is a bit pickled at the moment – I’m glad you are getting your repairs done and you deserve those days with your grandson .
It’s horrible what we do to ourselves but you are taking all the right steps .
Keep strong xx

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Hi Sherrie
Sorry to hear that you “messed up” but well done on coming back to seek support. It can sneak up on you when you least expect it – it is so hard to be prepared all the time .

I also had a blip myself recently – no it didn’t sneak up on me – it was very much premeditated- so I guess I can only blame myself .
Hope to see you in group soon
Xx

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Welcome Meme and well done on startign a thread on here and recognising you have a problem with gambling. – it is so good that your husband is being supportive – none of us can do this on our own .
Hope you find the site really helpful

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In group now !

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Hi Monica
Congratulations on the job – you are so employable -I read your post and found myself wishing I had taken a different career path – And it feels to late for everything now .

It is hard not to lend money when you have it and people ask- but sometimes we have to fit our own oxygen mask first . I think those of us who dreamt of helping everyone with our big win have always been generous (maybe too generous ) with money . I look back at the friends I have helped financially and many of them are no longer even in my life …

I am delighted you have got work – and this job may turn out to be the right one after all – you never know what contacts or friends you will make there .

I have got a new phone – so will be back in groups more – unfortunately the cross- over time has left me vulnerable and I have “dabbled “ . I actually thought I was safe due to Gamstop. I feel gutted with myself and wanted to write about it on my own thread but I am afraid of starting the “drama” again and can’t go through feeling unsafe again (so I might delete this part once you have read it ).

I have decided that Gamstop simply doesn’t work – after all the hoops you have to go through to get signed up – it seems they don’t connect your details to gambling sites on their list !

I hope we can connect loads more – I am not home at the moment and find it difficult to get time to myself to go to groups but I miss the chats with you and Laura .

Keep strong – hope you enjoy the work !

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Hi Monica – hope u us a good trip to your sisters and yes that is great news about the job- having a little money behind you means you can wait for a better opportunity .

I hope u feel less anxious – it is a horrible feeling .
Maybe catch u in group soon
Xx

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Hi Kathryn
It must feel so good to have your sideboard up- I love when a plan comes together – that’s your room finished ? Have you plans to start another one ?

I have talked about treating myself to a beauty treatment for months but haven’t made it- still can’t quite bring myself to spend the money on it – so it is great to read how far you have come .

You sound so happy – and so full of love for your grandchildren. – this life beats gambling every time
Xx

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Laura – I hear you !
I could have written that post myself .

I love having visitors but always feel so stressed before they arrive !

I hope you enjoy your time with your family xx

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Hi Lizbeth
I have been on holiday and have found it hard to keep up with the threads – reading over your recent posts I am delighted by the efforts you are making to recover from this addiction – I feel recovery is a journey and eventually we find our way -I’m still searching – even though I am gamble free the urges can still be frequent and strong .

Your posts are positive and your are looking forward. Keep strong Liz

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Hi Monica ,
I tried the 10 pm group several times last night – it seems we are all in different schedules for the summer but they will pick up again when September arrives .

Let’s break things down

You have already proved hat you are very employable – short term contracts are ok for now – but I do feel a more permanent position will come along .

I will try to make the 10 pm group tonight .

I am on a very low carb diet and to be honest it is the easiest diet I have ever done because you don’t feel hungry . Low fat diets used to recommended but now research has shown that low carb is more effective in curing a plethora of obesity related illnesses (yes I am in the obese range now ) like diabetes , blood pressure etc.
The weight is falling off but I haven’t weighed myself cos I don’t have a scales but I need new trousers after less than a week .

Monica there is nothing more depressing than lack of money –

If you have new clothes u want to get rid of put them on eBay – u will be surprised how much they will raise .

Don’t let a bad day drag u down – u have come so far .

Was your workcoach positive about U getting work?
Have you applied for anything recently .

Sorry the support has been lacking – I have been having such a busy time but I will tell u about it in group .

Onwards and upwards Monica !

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