hello everyone compulsive gambler for 9 years not had a bet in 27 days today the longest i have gone but i still feel low depressed and stressed out and i have a strong urge to gamble feel like my life isnt getting any better my thinking concentration and memory is still terrible and gambling is till constantly in the back of my mind wish it would ease off
Hello GGGG
Welcome to the forum its sounds like you’re doing well with stopping with 27 days free from Gambling. Changing gambling behaviour can be difficult if gambling has taken up a lot of your time. Changing your lifestyle can help perhaps building in some new activities which will occupy your time this can help you keep focused on something else. Also setting targets can be positive motivators and then rewarding yourself for reaching each target as you go along. It can be helpful to plan an activity each day so this way you have something to focus on. Please see the link for further information
http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-advice/what-can-you-do/changing-your-behaviour#.VBwD__ldXww
I am sorry to hear you are feeling low depressed and stressed It may help to talk to one of the advisors on the helpline 0808 8020 133 advisors can also be reached through the net line. http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/frontline-services/netline
There is also free counselling for problem gambling through gamcare and advisors can help you with finding out more about that and other options of help and support . The helpline is open from 8am -midnight Please also consider speaking with your friends and family or your doctor if you continue to feel low and depressed.
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Take care
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