[Paul2017]

Hi Monkey,

in a similar position – lost a hell of a lot of money, 3 houses, family and friends and no, we cant take the coward way out and no we cant give up… I have a little girl too and I loved how you put it that its better to be a disappointment than a memory — what wise words – I would hold onto those thoughts every time you have a temptation – I know too well its easier said than done – but it is right what you say… I have done the easy way out – obviously didn’t work out but never again – I will not let my demon beat me anymore and as a newbie to this site – I get a lot of inspiration from this site

you are not alone….

We’ve got to change our mindset and learn to love ourselves again….

well done for being so honest, I think that is the first step… keep going pal..
Paul

[Paul2017]

you have got that one to a tee and so true – I acknowledge all of that – brilliant ending

really enjoyed reading that again and again…

[Paul2017]

you have got that one to a tee and so true – I acknowledge all of that – brilliant ending

really enjoyed reading that again and again…

[Paul2017]

the weekend is nearly over and I have food in my belly thanks to a friend! and a roll up to calm me…
I am learning! – I am going to fight my demon but I am really struggling with this time wait and what it is doing to me…

I have read a few messages and the main one I thinking about is at the moment I do not love myself but I want too.
I want to change my mindset and I want to love myself again …
I wrote to my daughter again this weekend – I have made a plan to write to her every week – I made a valentine poem for her – to remind me of what life is worth living for – I walked for an hour this evening- not a very happy time – emotional as they say but the clock still runs and I must learn to love myself again….

[Paul2017]

read your message and well done for pouring out your problem… we all have a certain thing we like – I started the gambling life through my dad – he took me to the dogs, let me watch him play cards and allow me to have an interest in the horses when he placed a bet – we would watch it together on a sunday … I hear what you are saying

however, unless you stop it will only get worse – I have lost everything – a house, family and friends and a wife – it WILL ONLY GET WORSE…
someone told me something a long time ago before I lost everything and I wish I took his advice and I think if you want to go back to those small bets you need to know you… he said” if you think you don’t have a problem or think you do but can control it, I challenge you to do this – just STOP for 1 month – no gamble on anything – if you can do that , then look back , notice what you did was different and remember why you stopped!!!

you CAN do it…

[Paul2017]

hi dave,
that’s exactly how I feel and what I am experiencing in life – I have lost the lot – I currently rent a room in a house, no lounge, no family, they don’t want to know, no mates to support me, pissed them off and I turned more and more to gambling – you are not alone my friend and you can do it – I had a half million pound house, 2 other houses, and you name it a good life style – last month I had a second chance and I blew 40k in the space of 4 days – I had 2 suicidal attempts last year but I am now not going to let my demon beat me any more – we cant get cured but we have to take the advice and support and every day is 1 day better – you are not alone my friend – you CAN DO IT…
thought I would share a little of what of has happened in my life – theres also a lot more!!

well done for starting again.

[Paul2017]

Hi Dave,
I too am starting again and have done GA before but we CAN DO IT… for me this place is a great starting place…and not had it before… and its nice to know you and others are going through the same.
You can do it… well done for starting again

[Paul2017]

I have got inspiration from reading your messages and as a newbee I take on board your advice , so if it helps – I believe in what you said – “thought control” – and you did

well done

[Paul2017]

jeg mener, at der skal være mere – flere oplysninger til rådighed for at stoppe disse spilsteder med at udnytte – alle, der tilmelder sig steder som disse, bør deres e -mail -adresser gøres tilgængelige for spillesider, så trangen ikke får det bedre af CG og hasardspilstederne tager mere ansvar … De er nødt til at gøre mere – Hvorfor er den rigeste kvinde i Storbritannien ejeren af spillesider? Til mange undskyldninger for os er CG – spilvirksomheder nødt til at tage ansvar – plakater er ikke nok

[Paul2017]

i believe there needs to be more – more information available to stop these gambling sites taking advantage – anyone who signs up to places like these , their email addresses should be made available to gambling sites so the urge doesn’t get the better of the CG and the gambling sites take more responsibility…

They need to do more – Why is the richest woman in the UK , the owner of gambling sites?
To many excuses for us CG – gambling companies need to made accountable – posters are not enough

[Paul2017]

Eu acredito que precisa haver mais – mais informações disponíveis para impedir que esses sites de jogos de azar se aproveitem – qualquer pessoa que se inscrever em lugares como esses, seus endereços de e-mail devem ser disponibilizados para sites de jogos de azar para que o impulso não leve a melhor sobre o CG e os sites de jogos de azar assumem mais responsabilidades … Eles precisam fazer mais – Por que a mulher mais rica do Reino Unido é proprietária de sites de jogos de azar? Para muitas desculpas para nós CG – as empresas de jogos de azar precisam ser responsabilizadas – cartazes não são suficientes

[Paul2017]

its tough and its upsetting to know that I have ruined my life.! A very difficult time today and this weekend, with no money, no food and no fags but I am going to fight , the time keeps running and will continue to run. Soon the weekend will be over and another week starts but the session with Charles and Vera today cheered my belief that I CAN DO THIS… its not easy , its hard and depressing at times , in fact I have been really down but I must continue to fight and I must continue to beat my demon and not give up…. joining the sessions has helped me ….

I am now going to think of a name for my big demon – personalise this evil , so I can tell it to go to hell – I think this will help me for when I do have money and the urge to gamble will play on my mind…

thank you gambling therapy

[Paul2017]

thanks Vera, it is very comforting to know that people here, the ones who have been where I am, can give me hope that we CAN do this, I CAN DO THIS…. I will not lose hope, although it can be very tough at times,… as you know.
I have opened a thread in MY JOURNAL – you will find it!!… ps. I also wrote a poem and thinking of doing another one for my big demon – I’m going to call it “LET THE BIG DEMON SLEEP AND SLEEP”
No date yet , but will call them on and follow up..
thanks for the support Vera

[Paul2017]

I will try 🙂

[Paul2017]

I will try 🙂

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