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Hi, 

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Well done for making you're first post and opening up, join the chats and read other people's stories each day and they can help and be very relatable to what you are going through. 

If you do get the chance, head to a physical GA meeting which is another good way of getting support and understanding.

Anyways good luck on you're recovery journey, you are not alone! 

Dave101

Just for today I will not gamble, and use my toast to butter

@63awh9vmgb  Evening Eg

Great that you have started to speak out that is an important start in your recovery. Being honest with your partner as well is key I think as it shows commitment to change.

My son gambled for 9 years and spiralled beyond belief, but there is a lot of help out there and Gamcare have an array of advice and community at hand to help.

Bank blocks are really good and many banks particularly Monzo have effective bank blocks on transactions linked to gambling. It put a gaps inbetween the urge to gamble. Here's the link for you.

https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bank-gambling-blocks

Hope you do well in finding the right support for you and remember that your partner can get help too as an affected other as well

Best Wishes 

Patsy

Online Peer Volunteer