My husband told me today that I am a much happier person and family life is amazing.
He realised that my complete low moods and his dread to come home from work over a year ago was actually my gambling, he didn't know my addiction to gambling but he seen a huge difference in my moods over this last year, he loves being around me and enjoys doing things as a family.
Hearing this just makes me feel that little bit better, but made me realise how much gambling addiction can have a detrimental affect on mental health.Â
I would be awake all the time gambling, I would not leave the house 90% of the time and be in rubbish moods if I didn't win. All these different things just make you a different person.Â
Anxious - just in case someone finds out
Worried - where am I going to find the money to gamble or replace the money I have gambled
Happy - oh a nice win.
Sad - oh all that money has gone back into gambling
And this is a constant cycle of emotions, having that relief of no longer gambling is amazing.
I just want everyone to know that there really is a light at the end of the tunnel. I never thought I would give up gambling.
But, I promise you that your life really does change FOR THE BETTER.
Take care, remember it is not a race to the finish line, one day at a time.
Well done you. Keep hold of that positivityÂ
That's awesome. Way to go.
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