Hi my name is Fay and I have been gamberling for about 10 years on and off,and i'm trying to stop and its really hard stopping.The last time I gambled was last Wed and since then the thoughts are really bad all I can think about is the buzz of gamberling,I suffer with depression to and that don't help.I know I can do this but in my head I can't I have been doing this for so long I don't know how to stop x
Hi Fay,
My initial thoughts are you should seek counselling via Gamcare (free). Maybe speak to your GP about medication or tweaking existing meds ?
Block devices with K9 (free) and get a relative to set password and keep it secret.
Maybe put your finances in the hands of a relative so you cannot gamble when you get urges.
Others may post ideas as well.
Take Care Now.
Hi Fay,
Thank you for your post. You have already been warmly welcomed by MrStop and offered very good suggestions.
You can get a lot of help and support here on the forum Fay, keep posting.
Feel free to call our Freephone Helpline on 0808 8020133 or the Netline one of our advisors will be able to offer you support and talk you through all the help that is avialble for you including counselling. Both line are open everyday from 8am until midnight.
Stopping a gambling prblem is not easy and is very important to get help. Do get in touch with one of our advisors and keep posting here on the forum for ongoing support from others.
Warm regards
Catarina
Hi It is so tough to stop and the way this country is gambling is everywhere which is like growing smack in the local park and telling drug addicts not to touch it. We are addicts in the same boat but we have to want to stop the destruction. Im facing some mega problems at the moment I could even end up in the clink for taking money from the business I partly own but to be honest the biggest problem of all is this one as this is the one that can end up destroying you and everyone you love.
I went to a mindfulness meeting last night which was great. Really good meditation helps you manage thoughts and focus,also been to my second counselling session today,another one next week and im back on the sertraline which also helps me with depression,not sure if its true but i think most gambling addicts either start because they are depressed or the depression comes when they start either way its not a great place to be in.
You can do it, talk to people,the gambling thoughts will always float around but refocus on now and be positive.
All the best with your efforts.
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