Hi everyone I'm back again. After so many failed attempts to stop this awful problem I have to be honest with myself..i had a lightbulb moment yesterday after my assessment with Gamcare. I will always be a addicted Comlusive gambler but it's learning how to.control the beast. I have said it many times " never again, never again" but this has proved to fall on deaf ears those being my own! I have lost my best friend, partner and respect all in one hit. I have been soooo stupid and this time I have out done myself.
Hello Mum Of Three
I'm sorry to hear you're going through a tough time and have lost people close to you which looks like it's due to your addiction. It can take tough love to see what you've taken for granted while this addiction is controlling you. You could use this as incentive to get control of your addictions and prove to those that you've lost that you want to get back and want to rebuild these relationships.
It sounds like you've attempted to get away from gambling before, if so it's important you identify what caused your relapse and how you can change things in your life to make sure it doesn't happen again.
All the best
Conradnose
I have been a fool to myself and treated my ex like s**t due to this illness. I have bipolar so it's a nightmare controlling the impulsive behaviour but that is no excuse. I have no one else to blame apart from myself for this mess..i have exhausted all my chances now. I play to escape and that's my down fall. I am now on third day of no gambling and it's scary ! I'm not going to lie the thought of being completely gamble free scares the sgoy out of me xx
Hello MOT,
Why does it scare you becoming gamble free? Yes you are probably right but it's time to stop beating yourself up about it, it'll get you no further into your recovery. Work on accepting the situation so you can focus on getting back and controlling your addiction.
Conradnose
Thankyou and yes your right..its hard but I'm 4 days into recovery and feeling okay for now..i can honestly say I haven't gambled on anything for four days and that in itself is a big achievement for me x
Well done keep it up!
Hi Mum of three, How are things going?
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