Hi All,
I have been gamble free for 483 days now, i have been attending my local GA meeting as much as i have been able to over this time, but one problem always occurs. Every time we give our therapys i always get upset and feel hurt and brings back the pain in which i have caused to my family. The last 2 times i went to the meeting and they spoke about giving therapys i have decided to leave the meeting because i know how i get when speaking about this. Anybody have any ideas on why this maybe and how i may be able to overcome this fear of speaking about it?
NJohnson
Hi NJohnson,
You have really achieved a lot and you have much reason to be proud of yourself.
I wonder whether counselling could help you to address the difficult feelings of guilt and remorse which you describe. It sounds as though it makes you feel very vulnerable and you say that you would like to overcome this.
As you know, we have counselling options across the UK and would be very happy to refer you to one of our services, where you can talk this through in a "safe space", guided by a trained therapist.
You can contact us on 0808 80 20 133 or on the Netline http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/frontline-services/netline
Both services are open from 8 am to midnight every day.
Again, congratulations on being gamble free for such a long time!
Kind wishes
Gabriele
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