I feel so lost

I been a gambler over 22 years 

Got my self in a bad place and the best advice someone gave me was to call gamcare team so I did and it was the best thing I ever done . I attended 1–2-1 meetings which really helped . I’m not going to lie but had relapses many times with last 10 years . I understand how you feel right now because I did the same last few weeks . 
angry with my self and all I keep thinking is how do I get my losses back . Last night I reached out for help again and will be waiting for assessment by the gamecare team . Today was a very difficult day because I kept thinking about gambling but stopped my self and kept reminding my self what I have to accept what happen and think that I’m lucky I’m in a good health it’s not the end of the world . I am a bit lucky I haven’t gone into bad debt . 
Best advice from me to reach out to the team . 

right here for you! 

Morning chan.  Like you i am at the start of what i hope to be a journey to ending my gambling and the huge impacts this has for me and others close to me.  

im not sure this will help but i watched a video that i found linked within one of the helpful welcome threads on here and so thought you may want to watch.  Overall i feel the message given is one of hope and also recognises the stages of addiction and recovery.  

Aside from this i hope you are keeping well.

*sorry just tried to paste the link but it didnt work.  However if you go into youtube and type ‘the rise and fall of a gambling addict’ you should find it.  Its a ted talk.

take care 

@wdia1gbzfc thanks you x

@bvwm5ahknu awww Tom thank you so much im going to check the video out in the morning! Hows it going for you?

Hi chan.  I had a good talk with my mum yesterday and she was very understanding and advised i was doing rue right thing in getting help.  It was different letting go of my truth and im still not fully sure how ir makes me feel.  Still it is better to feel its out in the open with someone i care about.  One day at a time i guess.  

Hope you have a good day.

That’s so good to hear Tom! Such great news and one day at a time and remember if you want to tell other people you can do it at your own pace! I’m so glad you’ve chosen your Mum I bet she is proud your getting help etc