Today is day 7 since I came clean to my wife and started coming clean to my family. I have put lots of things in place but I need all the support i can get. I am currently writing a diary of my last 7 days in order to try and get my head around my own feelings. Im 32 I have a wife a step daughter and a son. My new mission in life is now to not lose those who love me and are willing to support me.
My gambling habit is not the habitual need to do it every day its more a 3-4 monthly thing where i Splurge and go wild. I guess this behavior is one of the reason Ive managed to keep it secret so Long.
Thanks for reading and I know this wont be my last Post.
Keep visiting regularly. Have a read around. Chat when you're ready.
Well done for recognising the issue. You're a young man with everything to beat this for. I wish you all the best.
Hi ste
we are all different gamblers. Just like an alcoholic I guess. Some need to drink every day and some binge to excess.
i find certain times of the month are dangerous for me. After payday. After the 1st when most bills have gone out and still have money. Weekends if I am bored. We all have triggers. For some people this week royal ascot will be hell. My weakness is online slots and therefore I have installed gamstop to try and help me.
put blocks in place of your habit if you can. Will power is great but it fades, usually when we need it most.
have a read of other stories, diaries and group chat is good at 8pm. Well done for recognizing the problem ?
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