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RE: It has to stop, last time and today has to be start of rest of my life
By cpparch, 1 week ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| Hi, Well done for coming on here and opening up. My advice - just grab hold of every bit of help you can get. Triple lock all the doors and open up to someone. The addiction wants you to keep secrets... | ||
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RE: Adam123.....2000 days gamble free.......a big thank you to all on gamcare...... xxxx
By adam123, 1 week ago |
Success Stories |
| hi weirdfish, dave, ruthi, tazman, jay, stace..... u all fill me with such confidence...... thank you soo much | ||
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RE: Something that has really helped me I would like to share
By Forum admin, 1 week ago |
Overcoming Gambling Harms |
| Hello almc1416, It sounds like you are saying that playing free games is helping you to cope while you adjust to not spending money on gambling. Some of our forum members have posted similar in the pa... | ||
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RE: Adam123.....2000 days gamble free.......a big thank you to all on gamcare...... xxxx
By Stace, 2 weeks ago |
Success Stories |
| Hi adam, I know I don't come on here much anymore, but I do sometimes pop on and read posts, this is one post I had to reply to! You have come so far, you are so strong and inspiring. I'm super proud... | ||
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It has to stop, last time and today has to be start of rest of my life
By mike1123452001, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| I've struggled with gambling for 20 years, sometimes i stop for periods and then go straight back to it! i have a young family who need me and i have to fight this. i was about 4 months clean, gambled... | ||
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RE: Starting again today
By purple14, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| @cpparch this is such a powerful advise.. Letting go of the losses.. Im 5k down lost for a year.. and Im so upset with myself. I get relapses and i hate myself even more | ||
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RE: Messed up again yesterday
By Cbl, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| Hello my friend. Just done the same. First time in over a year. Feel physically sick with despair and guilt. | ||
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RE: Quitting after a big win
By G, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| please don't see it as a success but view it as a wake up call and a lucky escape just to get your money back in reality gambling addicts love to lie to themselves anyone and everyone willing to liste... | ||
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RE: The diary I should of done 9 months ago
By SensesFail, 2 weeks ago |
Recovery Diaries |
| Unbelievable how the time has gone by! Just logged in to see when I last post and how many more days have gone by! It's been 2 years since my last entry, and I'm now on 1574 GF! My last loan gets paye... | ||
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RE: Slot Machines
By Forum admin, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| Hi @mallys thank you for being brave and courageous in sharing about your losses whilst playing slot machines at a Tenpin bowling Alley which can be a very stimulating environment. When we want to und... | ||
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RE: Slot Machines
By mallys, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| @mast2021 I lost £820 on a stupid £100 jackpot gambling machine inside a Tenpin bowling alley place. I have an illness. I just can't stop. I need help | ||
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RE: Looking for advice
By cpparch, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| Open up, it will be the hardest thing but the best thing you do. Your partner will find out, one way or another, the lies always come out. Be kind to yourself, this is an illness you’re battling. Take... | ||
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RE: Quitting after a big win
By cpparch, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| Don’t get complacent, in circumstances like this you may be drawn back in as now you’re debt free. Just stay aware of those triggers. Well done for coming on here | ||
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RE: Starting again today
By cpparch, 2 weeks ago |
New Members Intros Forum |
| Just take one day at a time and be kind to yourself. Let go of the losses and keep your mind occupied. It does get easier. I’m currently on 671 days gamble free. | ||
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Something that has really helped me I would like to share
By almc1416, 2 weeks ago |
Overcoming Gambling Harms |
| Hey all, I’m rather new here as I’ve realised the terrible impact gambling has had on my mental health, finances and everything in between. I have been trying to battle my own demons and this has rea... | ||
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