I've got to stop

Hi dotty, well done in recognising you have a problem and NEVER feel sorry for 'getting it out'; it's the best thing you could do. You have come to the right place for advice and support and you will find reading other gamblers diaries can help. But the most important things to do are to exclude yourself permanently from the gambling sites you use, install blocking software and get some counselling. I use Gamblock and have found it really effective - it's funny that when I toyed with the idea of stopping my destructive habit I grudged the £75 but would think nothing of tossing hundreds of pounds on online slots!

I have been a gambling addict for many years and I am on day 17 gamble free. I keep a diary on here, like many others, and feel it really helps. There are others who have been on this forum and gamble free for some time who will be able to give you advice and support to help you on your journey.

No-one says the journey is easy but the long term effects of stopping are worth the journey.

Best wishes to you on your journey xx

Thank you Annie

I do feel ive made a small step. the first thing I did this morning was sign onto here, Normally I would sign onto a gambling site.

I only ever gamble on my mobile, not sure why that is probably because my husband does not look at it. I will look into finding a blocking program for it though.

I want to be honest and open and if I feel im going to slip i know I can come on here.

This morning ive logged onto the site i gamble on and have asked for self exclusion 🙂 I have done it and feeling proud of myself.

Day one

Well done dotty. This will hlep you on your road to recovery. Best wishes and enjoy day one gamble free.

Hi,

Two thoughts.

Firstly mobiles can be difficult to block. If you have a non Internet phone then you can't gamble on it.

Secondly, I would urge you to tell your husband. Long term happiness can't possibly be based on lies, (including lies by omission). If you look at the diaries of those in sustained long term recovery, you will see that honestly prevails and the OHs know. Less success members still think that they can quietly fix it without their partners noticing that anything is wrong. They can't; they can't win because they can't stop.

You husband will know that something is wrong, even if he doesn't know what. He will have noticed the changes in your behaviour. The best you can do now is tell him and show him what you're doing to overcome the addiction.

CW

Thank you for your kind words CW

I am not quite ready to tell him yet.I feel He would not understand right now and I am not ready for him hating me If I can do this for a week without gambling then i will tell my daughter then with her support I will be ready to tell my husband.

Read Kelmar's post on the subject.

Hi dotty, how you doing? Hope all's well; it would be great to know how you're getting on. If you are struggling this is the best place to be. Wishing you well xxx