I've acknowledged my gambling addiction for years. Spent my salary for months on end, borrowed more than I can afford etc...
I stopped for 9 months last year and halved my debts. My lifestyle improved, more experiences, became a fitter, healthier and more productive. By July I'd paid off some nasty debts and could see the light. Became complacent and buckled with my wages twice in a row.
Confided in my girlfriend (who knew the full extent!). She supported me and I went pretty much 3 months with no compulsive gambles.
I've just buckled in the last few days to the amount of around £150... marginal compared to usual but still significant.
My target is to go 1000 days without a gamble.
I plan to visit this website every day... to remind myself of the damage that gambling causes and hopefully provide support for new members struggling by empathising and sharing stories.
Hello JS85 and welcome to the forum.
You sound very determined and as you say your lifestyle sounds much improved. People do stop gambling and have a slip sometimes so you are not alone. It can be a good idea to give yourself targets and goals and your 1000 days sounds like a good target to aim for as well as visiting the forum everyday which I hope you will find helpful.
You can get further support and information on our netline and helpline on 0808 80201 33 we are open 8am to midnight everyday
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