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It doesnt have to be like this. Promises are useless. I spent a life time making then breaking them. Action to address your problems is what will work for you. Time to make a new start yes? If so start dont just talk about it!

Hi. I wouldn't be too hard on yourself. Most people have a slip up when they first stop. Maybe you can reflect on what has happened and think of ways to stop it happening again.

If you are serious about stopping you really need to close your online accounts. You could also think about giving your husband control over your finances. Both of these actions are not always easy but we gamblers have little self control and need a helping hand to stop us giving in to temptation.

Have you contacted Gamcare about your situation? You can get free counselling via them and you need to do everything you can to help yourself.

day@atime wrote: It doesnt have to be like this. Promises are useless. I spent a life time making then breaking them. Action to address your problems is what will work for you. Time to make a new start yes? If so start dont just talk about it!

That's true. Practical answers are needed too. I would have said or done anything just to get people off my back about gambling.

Thank you for your replies

ive just closed the last of my online accounts, I spoke with gamcare Thursday about counseling. I've filled out the customer assessment which was returned by email on Friday, just waiting to be connected. This is the first time I've actually tried to stop since beginning gambling 4 years...

Congrats on that. Its very difficult to get started on seeking help i remember that feeling of terror about having to give up gambling. It had been my emotional solution to everything for so long i didnt know how i would cope with life without it to escape to. But i did & have & you will to if you commit fully to recovery. Install blocking software on everything you have access too. Hand over financial control to your partner. Attend GA. Counselling( i found cbt & rbt useful) The solutions are out there you just need the courage to go find them

Thank you for your support day@atime 🙂

Your not a failure, everyone goes through renose and beats themselves up
Your on here and that's a massive step in the right direction,take on everyone's advice they have been there some to hell and back
Speak to your hubby and explain how hard it is for you. There's a section on this site for him to understand it. Don't forget it effects him just as much. All the best on your journey. Want it and you will get there

You think you can't live without gambling but you will realise that you can and that life is so much better without it.

Thank you so much for your kind words of support, it means a lot to me knowing people understand...x