How can I help myself

Hi 

I am new to the forum, but I also have put off face to face GA meetings due to the feeling the same, however I feel like it needs to be done to get the right support. 

Hi, 

Firstly, please don’t be embarrassed, you’re not alone in all this. People in the GA meetings will all be in the same position as you. The hardest part is taking those first steps, but once you do, it will be a massive weight off your shoulders. 

My advice - Get every block in place, talk to people and keep on talking. 

I’m 2 years and 5 months gamble free now, but I was on day 1 once. You’ve just got to want to take the control back. 

Take care, 

Claire x

Hi Sean,

My name is Hannah and Im a volunteer peer supporter for GamCare. Reading how young you were when this started is genuinely heartbreaking. I have been so shocked by some of the young ages I have seen in the forum so far. I can't imagine how incredibly difficult this all must be for you when you have never known adult life without this weighing you down. However, I think that the fact you are looking at GA meetings and considering them in a really serious way, is a really positive thing and surely a good sign that you can beat this. You are not ruling meetings out and that shows that you do really want to change. Would it be helpful to explore exactly what it is about the meetings that is preventing you from attending? What exactly are you embarrassed of? Others knowing you have this habit? The whole thing of talking to strangers about such a personal subject? Or is it a mixture of things?

Maybe if we know exactly how you feel about GA meetings, maybe people could provide more insight that might help you to finally take the leap and go to one. 

Take care,

Hannah 

GamCare Volunteer Peer Supporter