So I'm 32 years old and have gambled on and off since 18. I have had long breaks and went back to gambing. I have really had enough of this hidden habit. I have lost loads over the last 5 or more years. I have self excluded but still found ways to gamble. In the start of the year my resolution was to have 3 holidays yet I have had non as a result of wasting my money on gambling. I have the ok things in life but I could have way better only if I stop this habit. First time on here positivity will get us all through this.
Well done for reaching out mate, blocks handing out finances early days is strongly recommended, i too was trapped in this addiction for 18 years until my last relapse i took a loan and lost it all this was over a year ago since just in 1 year i am shocked how much this addiction was actually costing me since then not have i paid my debt off i have bought stuff which i neglected due to gambling, i would advice u to take as much support as possible you can even start a diary on here to track your progress this is a life long illness i wish you all the best
Thank you so much for your reply. How long has it been since your last gamble? Are the chat rooms any good ?
Hi mate am on day 378 my life has changed massively within this short period of time infact im shocked at how much gambling was stealing from me, the chatrroom help me keep focused it a daily reminder not to place a bet, its a life long illness and relapses could have so this time i made a decision to seek as much support as possible
I'm.so proud of how far you have come! Well done and keep it up. It gives me hope that I can do this! Keep intouch mate
Will do mate their a few on here offering very good advice and some are decades clean so it is possible i have learnt alot on here and still learning about this addiction
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