I would like to start by saying a big thank you to everybody on this site .. Without u all I would prob b in the gutter I've read your stories & it pains me to know I'm not alone I've taken your advise & I'm on my 4th counselling session I've not gambled for 4 weeks I've not gone this long for over 20yrs enough is enough this demon will not beat me I almost lost everything I love ( family wife house car job) but NO MORE there r more important things in life than sitting in a bookies for hours on end I must have missed so much while I've been in there . I was almost at rock bottom b4 I came clean to my wife & family & it was the best thing I've done in years no more feeling ill 24/7 sleeping 100% better not having panic attacks when post comes .. through letter box or phone ringing I lost nearly 20k in 8 months now with a understanding wife & family I'm debt free the guilt will prob b with me forever but I can now c a future I will promise u all I will never gamble again family & loved ones r more important than a bet it's took me over 20yrs to realise this but I got there in the end .. Good luck to u all & thank you x
Hi Caddy
Very wise words and well done for admitting to yourself and loved ones that you had a problem. That can so often be the hardest part.
You have now realised how sweeter life is without the pain of gambling.
I wish you well on your recovery journey.
Elfie x
Caddy that is brilliant news. Your words are very inspirational. I'm still here still hanging in there. Still gamble free. There have been days where I thought I wasn't going to make it but I can honestly say hand on heart i have. My thoughts are clearer and even though I haven't faced up to the financial mess i am in yet i feel like i can make a start now. Like you say the guilt is still massive but being able to enjoy the simple pleasures in life is a wonderful feeeling. Listening to the kids telling me their stories of the day without my mind being consumed with thoughts of gambling is amazing. Well done you keep strong xx
That's great to hear lizt I know it's not easy but one day at a time I've only had 4 counselling sessions and I honestly say I will never gamble again .. I really enjoy going to them I can tell them anything and it feels great . Feeling so positive at the moment really looking forward to the future and not dwelling on the past what has happened has happened u can't turn the clock back I really hope it's the same for u . Going on my hols next week and really looking forward to it as the last few holidays I've not been able to enjoy myself as I was always thinking of what the postman has left me when I get home and all the missed calls I've had but now it's all out in the open I can go away and enjoy myself with my wife mother in law and chucky the dog .. Hope u get through your troubles lizt all the best for the future xx caddy ...
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