i am currently putting together an information pack for my work colleagues on problem gambling
its an issue that comes up for us at work from time to time, and there was a feeling among the staff that they didnt quite know how to work with problem gamblers
anyway, over the last week i have been slogging away bit by bit revisiting all the issues and getting some thoughts down on paper.
its been 9 years for me now since i stopped gambling, and i guess over the years and the further away from my problem i got the less gambling has featured in my thinking or indeed my behaviour.
as i have stated often, gambling for me is now a non-event, and consider myself a non gambler - as simple as!
so, i was interested when i was looking at the questions that a gambler might ask themselves initially to identify if they do indeed have a gambling addiction how many of the questions i would have answered yes to
where over the years i have minimised my problem, and was beginning to sincerely believe that i didnt have a problem and that i might have exaggerated my problem, i have now been smacked across the face with a wet fish
i am actually shocked at how many of the questions i would have answered yes to, isnt it funny what the brain can do to dull the memory?
thinking back now i am really horrified at what my life was like, and even more horrified to think about what i put my hubby and kids through
it really is like a distant dream, and i am quite happy to leave it in the past. i like my life now, and i like who i am, and i am more than happy to be in my own company, and can hold my head up and be proud of me and my achievements - something that i wasnt able to do back then
love
rusty
xx
nice for you rusty
enjoy life
for many of us with a serious addiction that gambling can become its a different kettle of fish
Bye Tri
hi tri
i am wondering if you missed the point of my post
if i take myself back 9 years, i am right there with you, struggling with the consequences of problem gambling
but i have come through it, and left gambling firmly in my past.
its a message of hope
love
rusty
xx
Hi Rusty,
I remember reading many posts of yours last year. (Used to dig older ones out lol and you wasn't as active on here anymore). Just come by to say how proud I am of you. Absolutely inspiring and encouraging example of how this addiction can be put under our feet. I do believe that time can work miracles and as further we go in our journey, as easier it gets to deal with this habit.
Concentrating on other things in life, making that breakthrough for a change. I think the most difficult goal is to change our mindset. Simple as - the war of the mind. And change is necessary to stay on a right track.
You are doing it, be proud and rightly enjoy your life surrounded by your loved ones.
Thank you for sharing
Sandra x
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