It's been 142 days since my last bet. I couldn't of done it without the help and support of my lady, she's been invaluble. When you have lost so much, told so many lies and have nothing else left then you have to reach out. I'm lucky that I have her. Very lucky.
I tried Gamblersanon before, I went to one session and hated it. But it did shock me, majority of the people there were old, alcoholics and and they seemed to be pretty lonely. I can't end up like that, everything is so promising right now. I used to be a fiend, sinking thousands of pounds into FOBTs a day and not blinking an eye. Hating myself, hating life.
I'm not proud of stopping gambling, I'm proud of not lying to my fiance for 142 days. That's my motivation and that's what keeps me going.
My advice is to confide in the closest person in your life. If you trust them, they will trust you.
I will always be a problem gambler. But I want to be a better partner. I can't screw up now.
Great Post.
I'm really glad that you've turned things around.
Take Care.
GA is not for everyone but difficult to judge after just one meeting i would have thought. As for referring to the members as old sad lonely alcoholics that really is not my experience of any room i have attended
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