I'm just wondering if anybody would want to be part of a facebook group where we could get to know each other a bit better?
I'm only asking because my partner has a facebook group where its all new mothers and they share their worries or their questions about baby related things, it seems great because there is always someone on there and they seem to have developed a real sense of togetherness. We're all in this together and I know that if someone posted in the facebook group i would get an alert on my phone so could see it straight away. It might help the people with urges to post there and have others to take their mind off it.
Obviously it would be a private group with a vague name so people who don't want people to know of their gambling won't get found out by being in a gambling support group on facebook.
Let me know if anyone thinks its a good idea. Also suggestions for the name of the group are welcome!
The one problem is when you like a comment or write on the wall it comes up on the new feed for people to see, unless there is a setting so people can't see what your writing.
sounds good
Think this is a great idea. If it's a private group then it won't show up on your wall if you like or comment. If anyone is concerned about showing there real name then they could maybe set up a separate profile to use. It just means that everyone will be heard at all times! Great Idea Clintonday87!
Right, I'm going to set one up, even if only a few people join it, then hopefully one of those few people can get the support they need to control their urges.
I like the concept of it, just would not like my friends on fb knowing my issues/ problems. Let me know how you get on with the page.
I might question why you feel the need to set up a different support when Gamcare offers all the help here and more?
Have you all used the Gamcare chatroom?
Triangle, gamcare offers so much and its a brilliant service. I will always say that this is the first port of call (will make sure that is stated on the facebook group) but the chatroom is only open 8PM until 9PM. If there are people out there who are feeling the urge to gamble at 10PM and they've posted on the gamcare site and received no reply because people aren't on the site all the time, then there is a second port of call for them.
My partner has a streamlined selection of friends who are new mums and they have a new mothers group, if at 11:34PM their baby suddenly shows a rash and they want to ask other new mums advice quickly, they post in the group. It goes straight through to my partners phone as a notification and she can normally respond straight away, if not her then one of the other mums can.
If it saves just one person from relapsing by keeping their mind occupied then it will be a good thing.
It's a gr8 idea and it will take nothing away from this forum. I know wot Ur saying about people being available. Iv posted and been desperate for some sort of response and it makes the urge to gamble even worse. Also the live chat on here is not good for only an hour at a set time. I would have to set up a fake fb account to as I couldn't risk anything.hitting.my friends newsfeeds. It doesn't matter wot blocks u.try to put on when fb do their random updates it always causes chaos oN private groups and we become identifiable x
Id be up for that. Always thought that a Facebook page or even app would help enhance a recovery process.
I'd be careful,how do you know who is coming in to the group,because if I was someone who wanted to exploit vulnerable people,I'd join your group as a gambler,at least here there are people looking on here,and what could you offer that's not here already,not saying it's a bad idea,But could do more harm than good
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