Two years free from gambling but I have relapsed badly

Hi dav111, sorry to hear this. What happened, how did you get back into it?

Hi @dav111

Welcome to the GamCare Forum and for sharing your post.

I am sorry that you have experienced a relapse and are feeling annoyed, you are not alone and relapses can be part of the recovery journey. There is plenty of support available to you and you have made a really positive step today by posting on the Forum.

Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.

Regards

Dan

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Posted by: dav111

So annoyed with myself I have been free from gambling for two years and it was a really bad addiction I have spent thousands over the years but stupidly I have gone back to gambling 

Hi Dav111

I understand how disappointed you must feel. However, you being gamble free for 2 years is remarkable. 

Accept the relapse for what it is; a simple relapse. It's horrible and disappointing, however it does not take away your great achievement of being gamble free over the last 2 years.

Today you get back on track to a gamble free future. You know you can do it.

I wish you every success.

Pete123 

Hi Dav.

First off well done on 2 years That’s a great achievement and don’t forget this.

Sorry to hear about your relapse but don’t be too harsh on yourself. The addiction is always there and you’re only human. The fact is you are back here which is great as it shows you want to take forward steps after a slight blip.

Well done on your two years, and well done for seeking help here.

I relapsed twice myself in the past, I got great words of wisdom from a GA member that 'I now need to look closely at what caused this and make steps to amend this and try and prevent it from happening again' so it is great to be bet free but we need to look at our behaviour and mindset as these need to change otherwise more relapses are inevitable.

Do you attend GA meetings yourself?

Hi Dav111. 

Sorry to hear you have relapsed. But can I just say fair play. 2 years, that is something to be proud of. I still haven't made it past the 3 week mark and when I make it past payday im having a party. So get back on the horse and be proud. I

I know the feeling i was gamble free for 3 months i was just starting to feel well then disaster struck i feel the same as you Terrible .