I want to beat this horrible addiction

Hello Thechanging man, welcome to the GamCare forum! You sound really down but your conviction to stop sounds strong. I hope you are able to gain insight and support from the other members of this forum. You are also welcome to contact us on the helpline or netline (details at the top of the website). We'd be happy to refer you to counselling, signpost to GA and tell you about other measures you can take to prevent yourself from gambling.

Best wishes with your recovery journey,

Take care

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Hi changing man,

Welcome to the forum, where believe me you are not on your own, we all understand, and that quote is sooo very true,.but is not insanity ( even though it feels like it ) it is this horrible, hideous addiction, that takes over our lives and most important our rational mindset when in the grip,and in oblivion with it.

You can break away from this cycle, you really can if you really want to.

I am going to suggest you read two very inspiring diaries on here from duncanmac and day@time, They are very inspirational

There diaries are so unique and like chalk and cheese to each other's, but they have so much in common in what really matters,

and it is recovery, for themselves and for everyone else that wants to learn from their experiences.

It really is taking one day at a time with everything, and being kind to ourselves,

Nothing changes if nothing changes my friend, as Duncs(Duncunmac) says the outcome will always be the same.

One breath, one step, one day at a time, gives us the strength to keep moving forwards ( as day@time ) says, and these just two quotes are soo very true.

Also your triangle has to be totally broken

TIME

MONEY

LOCATION.

Take one of these away and it's impossible to play,

We cannot win because we cannot stop,

It's your time to win for real now,

Welcome aboard again, and I wish you the very best on your start on this amazing recovery journey, and I will look out for your posts.

Take care and be kind to you.

Suzanne xx