How do I stop this nightmare

Hello @saleh85,

Welcome to the GamCare forum. I'm really glad you have joined.

I'm sorry that you are going through such a hard time currently. You're taking a good step by accessing peer support here.

I would also really encourage you to speak 1-1 with an advisor on 0808 8020 133, on Netline, on WhatsApp or Facebook. Support is available 24 hours and our advisors can have a chat with you about your gambling and how it is affecting you, and discuss various options which can help.

Best wishes,

Sophie

Forum Admin

it hard mate gambling addiction very hard to beat without right measures in place it can be controlled but never beaten its a life long illness their no majic cure, first thing first u need to forget the past, what u have lost is now gone, make changes in your life it tough ive had numrous relapses over the years, i have finally realised am powerless over this addiction the temptation for what ever reason will always draw me back however with time and understanding myself better i can improve on myself find other hobbies interests work on yourself 

It’s insane the amount of time and effort we put aside for gambling jus to end up losing everything in the end I have wagered 1,010,069.01 so far on 1 site since Aug 21 of 2021. I’m sorry to say I don’t think the nightmare does end. I will pray for you tho and I hope clarity comes your way my friend, Jason

@a5o43rbxyz the nightmare can stop it depends on if u want to its like any other addiction, first step u need to be honest with yourself step two is making changes, love for money is the most common trigger which we gambling does offer u from time to time however as a compulsive gamblier we go all in we lose all forms of control its like a game, the more u have they more u bet, until u dont change yourself the process will repeat, relapses are common very few people manage to fully quit on their first attempt u live and learn as long has u you are determined u can get out of this mess

Hi

My addictions and obsessions just indicated that I was reacting to how I felt emotionlly.

I got to understand that my my addictions and obsessions were a form of self abuse and it was very paiful.

It took me some time  to walk in  to the rooms of recovery, and like many people I was nto abe to abstain from my unhealthy habits.

I was asked to keep attending meetings no matter when my ast bet was.

At the beginning I wanted to escape in so many ways.

Yet in time I was abale to abstain from my addictions and obsessions and started to get some clean time in.

Being in the meetings of recovery was a life saver for me.

Being in the meetings I felt like I was in a much safer place.

Being in the meetings I am able to say just for today I do not want or need to gamble.

The recovery program has proven to me that I can achieve so much more tha gambling in my life.

My time in the recovery program has given me far many more ehalthy choices.

I was not a bad person, I was not a stupid person, I was not a bad person, I was just an emotional person who did not understand or know what my emotional triggers were.

I am able to make much healthier choices in my life today.

I am able to write down my healthy needs wants and goals tday.

I am able to exchange my very unhealthy habits in to some healthy habits.

The important thing is to stick with your recovery.

Dave L

AKA Dave of Beckenham