Hi everyone.
I'm a recovering gambler who lives in Rutland (between Leicester and Stamford). I recently moved to the area and would like to meet up with other recoverers, but I don't like the Gamblers Anonymous type of meetings as they are too preachy/religious for me. Are there any other similar organisations local to me that do meet ups?
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I occasionally buy the odd Euromillions lottery ticket, but otherwise haven't gambled for maybe 6-7 years. I used to gamble heavily though in bookies on roulette and sports and lost thousands of pounds over nearly 30 years. Eventually I managed to stop gambling by myself, but this weekend I was nearly tempted to walk over the threshold of a bookies again. Fortunately I didn't do it. It reminded me I still have a gamblers brain though and it would be good to meet others to stay on the straight and narrow.
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Thanks in advance,
EveryDayIsAWindingRoad
If you want to get on the straight and narrow I would suggest not buying a lottery ticket imo. I regularly dream of winning the lottery but the reality is if I did buy a lottery ticket I just think about gambling all the time hence why you are having urges to continue.Â
I haven't had a urge to gamble in months because I don't have a lottery ticket in hand or that gambling brain telling me it could be me this time etc.
On the other side I am sorry you didn't find GA to be helpful, If I could I would go every week but work stops me from doing that.
I hope you find some people to chat to in your local area for support. There is also plenty of support on this website which keeps me going.Â
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Dave101
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