I have been gambling now for a very long time and have ruined my life over and over.
I get new jobs which are well paid and then gambled all my money. I leave the job because of depression due to the gambling and then get a new job and the cycle continues.
My self esteem is non existent and I hate myself for doing this so much.
I'm lost with noone to talk to
JennyÂ
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Hi Jenny
welcome to the forum and sorry to hear you in a bad place. This forum is great for getting support and advice. Is this your first time on this site?
Lonely
Russel Brand talks about the acceptance of one's addiction. To accept that one is unable to control things. That is a hard sell for most addicts because we are so hell-bent on proving that we can do it and we can overcome and all that but it is an excuse for yet more gambling. When you accept that you are powerless over this addiction is when you can start to fight back. From my own perspective, I CAN NOT be on this computer without gamban and other measures that restrict my possibilities to go where I shouldn't. I hate the fact but I have no choice but to accept it and move on. What I am trying to say is that accepting this illness is a big part of your road to recovery. That is when you will see change coming. You will also need good people who can help you get there as we can not do it alone. We are flock animals regardless if we like it or not. Reach out and make some new friends here. There are plenty in the same situation as you who can give you good advice.Â
Stay strong. Never give up never surrender.
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