Feeling so dumb, ashamed and depressed

Hi (@dystnhwe24)

Thanks for posting. It not always an easy thing to do to admit to a gambling problem.  You have taken a very brave step. The forum is a great supportive space and I hope you get some replies from others that help you on your road to recovery.

If you need to please also come and have a chat on the Helpline where one of our advisers can spend some time talking to you about all the support and help there is out there for overcoming a gambling addiction. Please don't feel alone.

Best wishes

Forum Admin

Its tough but it can be beaten ive done 6 months g/f around 3 times and longest ive been g/f around two years you have to fight it everyday it does get easier however life throws things at u and make mistakes im still learning i know exactly what this addiction can do to you have to be prepared ive done it before and will do it again fortunately i dont have much debt and im aware where it could lead to 

Hi

Thank your courage and honesty it is very powerful

Most people that walk in to the recovery have felt as vulnerable and as  lonely as you do now.

If you stay dedicated to the recovery program you can not only become much healthier but also be able to heal your paisn and reduce your fears.

Being a single mum mst be very hard for you and your family.

My gambling only indciated that I was emotionally vulnerable not able to heal my pains and reduce my fears.

It must have been very painful if you  cried all night last night and hit rock bottom.

You told a friend and excluded myself from all gambling sites.

Well done that was a very healthy clever thing to do. 

As I git more invested in to my recovery my life got more healthier.

Once you get invested in to the recovery you will find your life getting much healthier.

The more time you put in to your recovery the more you get from it.

Love peace and harmony

Dave L

Dave of Beckenham