I myself have been a compulsive gambler for over 10 years. Been bet free for 19 days and after last night I can honestly say I will never gamble again. After speaking to a gamcare counsellor online they recommended a book called Allen Carrs easy way to stop gambling. Honestly it's the best £5 you'll ever spend. I know it's only been 19 days but it's unbelievable the difference I feel. You hear it slot as we'll but honesty has to be the best policy. God know show many times I have let my family down dye to gambling but this time it is all out in the open fiancГ© friends family relatives you name it and I'm not ashamed any more.
I am free from gambling at last.
on a side note I have had appointments at my gp and was interested in the cbt therapy(this was before I read the book) and he gave me a number for it only when I phoned I was given a strict this is only for serious addictions drugs n alcohol not gambling? Which I wasn't to impressed about after phoning the gp back he apologised and looked further into gambling cbt but couldn't find anything at all other than gam care or gam anon.
If any one has any info on this it would be great to know about as I feel there is so little help outside the online world
thanks
Hi gb84,
Congratulations on your first 19 days betfree. You sound really positive. Thank you for sharing this here with us.
With regard to face to face counselling, Gamcare offers services across the UK and we are continuously expanding our network of services to offer counselling to people who are affected by problem gambling. If you are interested in face to face counselling in your local area, please have a look at our website, where you can find more information http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/face-face-counselling#.VHxCXv5FC6h
You can also talk to an advisor on the Helpline or the Netline from 8am until midnight to see what is available near you and how to access a Gamcare counselling service.
All the best to you. Keep going!
Kind wishes
Gabriele
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