Best Ways To Stop?

Hi sm_page,

Welcome to the Forum.

Loosing your partner because of your gambling must be painful and as you say it’s a consequence you need to face as well as dealing with the debt you accumulated. However, it would be more helpful to think of the present and the future because you can only have control over what happens from now on. Perhaps, talking to a counsellor about it would help you come to terms with what happened and begin the process of forgiving yourself. Gambling addiction can lead to behaviours that are not part of your character. I am not sure how long it has been since you’ve stopped gambling but it sounds like you have a very supportive family and you are focused on your recovery. Having some emotional support could help you further. You may get in touch with an advisor either through the Netline or Helpline and look into arranging some counselling sessions.

Gambling has been a very big part of your life and it would take some time before you are completely free from any thoughts or feelings surrounding it. Building up new relationships, developing new interests and habits and making sure you engage positively with things from now on is where you need to focus.

It sounds you are on the right track but get as much support as you can and take it a day at a time.

Best wishes,

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