So a bit of an update I’ve just found out that the betting booths do not take credit card but all drinks and food can be done via credit card. So I will only bring my credit card with me. That’s how I’m currently managing my gambling I now only carry a credit card which I can not withdraw cash from at all. Meaning I have no access to cash. Unless I make the effort to find a branch and go in and make a withdrawal which I won’t have time to do before I have lost the urge to gamble
We have faith in you but its going to be a very awkward situation. The client will most probably be saying are you not having a flutter? Im not sure if you are or are not going at this stage
As I have explained before active gamblers do not like others not joining in for whatever reason. If you are on an entertainment day at a gambling event its not a good situation for you
My gut feeling knows that a recovery requires abstinence from these environments. I have a drink in a local bar but the bar manager and staff have been told I am a compulsive gambler.They now know me well enough to call over if I sit too near the machine they have. It was very important to me that I found a friendly bar where I could mention the issue and relax with one drink
I simply can not go to an arcade or casino as I would end up gambling. Therefore in some unusual event when part of a wedding party ( for example) I would at least mention it to someone close and make sure they had my cards and I only had money for a drink or a sandwich
If you could lose your job over it I would make a point of telling your loved ones what you are going with and a record of what you did while there.
This addiction rises out of the blue on the spur of the moment. I will leave it with you though. I think you know what steps need to be taken.
Best wishes
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