Over the years ive posted on this forum about my gambling so i wont go through it all again, short story is I've had a couple of counsellors over the years but never fully stopped.. that was until new years eve... i no what your thinking new year resolution and all that, but this was different something instead my head clicked and there and then i stopped gambling online and in shop on any type of sports... however i did occasionally have an irish lottery as i felt i could do that and not get in a mess with life. This was all going well and to plan UNTIL this weekend where all of a sudden just short of 6 months i found myself going online looking for a bookies site i hadnt used and creating an account... ok I've not had the worse luck im not in a massive mess ive won back what i put on if not a little bit more but then lost the extra. I still have the money i need i just don't get why after nearly 6 months i decided to do it, maybe it was a feeling of lack of support ive told people lately i want a bet and tried to talk but no1 around me would listen. So now its time to start all the hard work again. Thank you for taking the time to read this is you have and all the best in your fight against gambling
Always come on here at any urge you get to gamble mate. I find it works well. I have also felt at times that i couldnt speak to anyone but it really is true to say a problem shared is a problem halved. I find gambling is caused by boredom and It is important to stay busy however 6 months clean is something to be extremely proud of. We all have our low points in recovery however you seem really intent on quitting and you are still more stronger. Keep staying strong and coming on here and I wish you continued luck in recovery!
Thanks tom wise words that mean alot, just gotta reset the mind like i did 6 months ago. Hope your recovery goes well
Don't worry mate and yeah you're even more stronger for doing so and Thanks!
Cheers david i will keep that in mind, cant afford blocking software atm but there cant be many more im able to bet on now, i must be banned off most by now
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