Hi guys I was doing so well in my opinion I hadn't gambled for 70 days, bang on 10 weeks but being a stupid idiot I agreed to go casino with a friend just to "watch" I suppose I was testing myself in a way (STUPID IDEA!) I started off just playing a couple of pound as I was bored doing nothing in there, however I didn't want to lose everything, but thats not the point... The point is I gambled and I'm so ashamed of myself. Anyway here I am back at day 1 hopefully this time I can stop for longer or possibly even for good, one day at a time! I KNOW I can do it! Good luck to all recovering from gambling and take my advice don't do it because it just makes you feel rubbish once you break that successful streak of days without gambling.
Thanks for writing your post as it has given me further ammunition against the disease. Today i have reached 70 days and feel great however if you read my last post you will see i have made the wrong choices like you have on so many occasions. Its important that we learn from our ups and downs in this battle.
Its fantastic you immediately recognised you have made an error and have came back to put yourself back into the right frame of mind.
Dont be to harsh on yourself but make sure you reinforce your barriers and bolt your doors....dont let this thing back to haunt you.
Stay strong
Learn from your mistakes and you can try to make sure you don't put yourself in the same situation again. There is no need to feel any "shame" either, it's a minor blip.
Hi 25west mids,
70 days "clean" is excellent anyway. Think of the money you have not frittered on gambling during that time. We're not unfeeling robots. s**t happens. Put the episode behind you and look to the future.
Make it plain as soon as you can to gambling friends that you will not go with them to casinos etc. If they are true friends they will respect you for your honesty.
Best Wishes.
Hi guys,
It has been 6 years since i started gambling. I have saved nothing so far but i was able to give all my earnings to casinos and online gambling sites because of my so called gambling habit. I have lost my whole salary last night. I think this is too much now. I have realised that i need help so i am here. This is my first day on this forum. i hope i ll get loads of suggestions and morale to stay out of the gambling habit.
Don't worry 25West, it can take several quits before one sticks. But eventually, one will stick. Each quit is a learning experience. Take away something from this relapse, and you are ahead of most. This disease is 24 hour a day fight, and requires us to be vigelent at all times.
I am hoping for your success.
Regards,
AM
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