This is my first post on here so Hello .
A bit about me I’ve gambled on an off for a bit now started small and bets got more like a few on here trying to chase the loses back .
In the past few years I’ve stopped gambling and paid off all my debt through DMP and help from family and friends but I always relapse and the loses get worse.
Now I’m fortunate to be in a well-paid job so I can manage my debt but it’s still annoying to see how much I’ve lost chasing the big win
Fast forward to a month or so ago i finally told my partner of 2 years and she was brilliant about it we’ve sorted out the money and I’ve handed everything over to her , passwords , passport everything . now i have a lot of spare time on my hands and as you all know this is bad for CG but I’m putting things in place to stop this , making lists of work to be done around the hose , take the dog on long walks etc. I have also banned myself from all the local bookies in my area as it was the roulette that got hold of me.
Now that’s me nearly a month of stopping , yeah i have bad days but i feel good , along with the help of my brilliant partner and my family I’m determined this nasty addiction won’t win this time. Taking away the temptation and putting in blocks is vital for recovery, if it’s not there you can’t do it.
Like I said been gambling for numerous years and in only 32, lost thousands but this time is the final time , something just feels right about it , you just have to want to stop then anything is possible
Hi
Thats great. You have hit a point that something just feels right when you are finally dealing with it. It feels right in a way that stopping before didnt. It feels honest and right this time because blocks are in place and Im being carefully monitored in my own interests
Its difficult to descibe but with the support and the blocks, the good feelings return
I have done three months now since 29/12/15 with no real worries. The difference this time is Im not struggling and dont see it as a temporary thing. The difference this time is Ive got a grip and am happy to report my progress to people close to me.
Im keeping busy and enjoying buying and selling things. Ive got plenty to do and Im starting counselling next Tuesday.
I am not complacent. I am never complacent and am always ready to talk about any feelings or inclinations I may have.
Best wishes to everyone on the forum
Hi joydivider,
Yes you are right this time i want to stop and putting all the barriers in place i can will only help. i think in the past with my efforts to stop i never really gave it 100% as i always went back into the bookies are a few months. but as i have said i see a bright future away from been a gambler and its the future i want .
Im already doing the counselling with gamcare and it really does help so go and stick with it
Keep up the good work
DM1
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