Hello everyone, I have had gambling problems for over 20 years, some severe episodes, I have called the helpline over 20 times at various points, I have always felt that everytime I chat whilst crying I learn more about myself, I have been determined to believe I could figure out why I gamble and be able to use will power to stop, this has never happened, I realise the only way is to self exclude, I have signed up to sense so no casinos, no local bookies, and recently all bingo halls, the only way i can gamble is through service stations. it is a real danger for me to relapse. I am disappointed in myself how im still struggling with it, i am angry and sad, after many many attempts by the team at gamcare, i have just joined this forum, i am skeptical it can help me, but Im here to explore, thanks for reading
Hi Will, at least you are a tryer. And riddle me this if you were your own best friend what advice would you give to yourself?
@idonteatpies Thank you, its been quite tough today, really wanted to gamble and convinced i would goto the bookies, but managed to distract myself.. i think i need to be compassionate to myself , pick myself up and focus on some goals, easier said than done
Its hard but you know what needs to be done same as I do, Slay that dragon, I love that you are talking positive ?
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