This year has been my best effort at stopping the madness of gambling addiction. Out of the 12 months, I only had a month relapse which almost cost me my life. I pray that my gambling days are over at the age of 44 but I know the dangers of complacency. Gambling used to be fun but now it's totally self-destructive and leads me to feeling chronically depressed and suicidal. I'm not going to lie. Life isn't easy and just when I was doing so well, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I've had the op and now recovering.Â
I want to wish everyone on here a gambling-free 2020. We will get stronger. The gambling industry is making record profits every year out of people's misery. I was shocked to see so many gambling adverts on tv on Christmas day. It's sick!
All the best everyone.
Stuart
Hi Stuart
were nearly into the new year so let’s hope this is a good year for all of us to battle this addiction.You have done incredibly well refraining from gambling for that proportion of the tear. You should’ve really proud of yourself. The main thing is after your slip you brushed your self off and got up fighting.Â
Sorry to hear about the tumour and the op but glad to hear you are recovering. That is difficult in itself to deal with.Â
Keep up the great work and the positive attitude.Â
I wish you a happy new year and lots of success.Â
Bex
Wishing you the most speedy recovery and well done on being GF. Keep it up and know they once you are recovered you can live life to it’s fullest. Much love and well wishesÂ
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