Haven't had a bet for 7 years and then re-lapsed just after Christmas and lost a lot on money. My wife found out and now are relationship is struggling again. She hasn't kicked me out or anything but still unsure if we will get through this. Haven't had a bet from 13th March 2023. The big thing this time was I was thinking about suicide which had'nt came into my head the last time but I didn't do it thank god. I'm really working hard to beat this, keeping busy and keeping my mind off betting.
Going through same with my wife. time is a healer mate. really just have to stop and each day will get better. slowly but surely.
Hi
I did not value my self ro any one else while I was consumed by my addictions and obsessions.
In time I was not only able to abstain from Gambling but was able to understand that my addictions and obsessions just indicated how emotionally vulnerable I was.
The longer I stuch with my recovery the healthier and the stronger I got.
The addictions was a fomr of escape.
Yet I could not run away from my self.
There were many meetings I felt I could not open up emotionally and talk more.
In time I was able to start to heal my pains and reduce my fears.
The word recovery for me meant to heal the hurt inner child in me..
Any one else on this planet can gamble.
For me to gmble is very unhealthy.
I and my wife laugh at how helpless and hopeless I use to be.
In time we both started to heal.
We can embrace our lives today.
Love Dave L
AKA Dave of Beckenham
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