Hello,
I have a gambling problem. No idea how it happened - I have no recollection of when the fun stopped and when this...new me turned up. I used to have fun with a few single bets on the greyhounds and the odd football accumulator. I had a moderate win on the FOBT machine and then spent a bit of money on those but nothing too damaging.
My main problem started about 4 months ago when I started playing blackjack online. It's the same old story (early big win, repeated losses) and now here I am. Won't go into too much detail about the details but I've dropped a b*****k and its impacted on other hobbies / interests I have and that has devastated me.
I've had to come clean to my partner twice now and she has been amazing. It was her that recommended this website to me and its her I don't want to ever let down again.
I don't know the exact details of my problem. I've thought about it for a long time now, I've read other messages on this forum and I don't feel the same urges as others it would seem. Maybe I'm still kidding myself...
Anyway, that's a little bit about me. Here's to whatever is next (for all of us).
E
Had a good day today, kept myself occupied playing computer games. Haven't even thought about gambling (other than to come on here and post about it, oddly). How is everyone else doing today? Keep strong x
Hi enasko, tough day for me today due to pressure from work. However I'm 11 days gamble free so a good day! Best of luck and keep posting
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dessieboy wrote:
Hi enasko, tough day for me today due to pressure from work. However I'm 11 days gamble free so a good day! Best of luck and keep posting
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Hello dessie.
Stay strong. What happened at work? What sort of pressure? Was today any better? I hope so.
I was busy today too, very hectic at times but I suppose that's for the best?
Had sausage and mash for tea. How many portions of that could I have bought in the last few months? How many portions could I have bought for the people who desperately needed it? Crippling thoughts...
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Enakso wrote: [quote=dessieboy]
Hi enasko, tough day for me today due to pressure from work. However I'm 11 days gamble free so a good day! Best of luck and keep posting
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Hello dessie. Stay strong. What happened at work? What sort of pressure? Was today any better? I hope so. I was busy today too, very hectic at times but I suppose that's for the best? Had sausage and mash for tea. How many portions of that could I have bought in the last few months? How many portions could I have bought for the people who desperately needed it? Crippling thoughts... E x
Probably a lot of portions. Here's the thing. Maybe you can give a few portions out now. Do it as a reminder of what you're doing to change.
In my opinion its online thats the problem. These sites are hideous. Just too easy to be secretive, and too easy to chase loses. Hope you still going well.
Hey folks,
Very good point that triangle. Very positive! I'll take it with me.
1 week for me without gambling. How is everyone else doing? Well I hope.
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