hi there, ive been gambling now for a fare few years. my fiancee has now caught me out for the 2nd time and i really do need to sort my addiction out. i feel like im failing my myself, my fiancee and my kids. she has put so much trust into me and given me lots of chances and i just keep letting her down, not purposely its just i cant walk past a betting shop without wanting to go in. im in the process of self excluding myself from betting shops and online gambling. im arranging to go to meetings and councelling but unsure if its going to help. thanks jamie
Hi Jamie
Welcome to the forum you will find a very support community here so do keep reading and posting.
It sounds like you have taken some really good steps to help yourself to stop gambling, self-exclusion, GA meetings and arranging counselling but you seem to be seeking reasurance that these steps will help you.
I'm sure you will get feedback from other members on what they have found helpful but the important fact for you at the moment is that you have reached out for support and that can only be a positive and there is alot of feedback on this forum to support how helpful people have found taking similar actions.
You may want to think about starting a recovery diary on here and also visit the chatrooms if you haven't already both can be great additional support in your recovery.
All best wishes
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