After gambling for many years this is the first time I have taken any action told anyone about my problem.I don't have any real urges to gamble every day and could go weeks without it but when I do it seems to be something inside me telling me to have a quick flutter,but usually it turns out to be a lot more than that. I have never gambled online or have had any desire to only at the bookies.This time I have to try and beat this addiction for good or its going to cost me my partner and my kids.Its only been one full week without gambling but already I feel better about myself.So long may it continue ,I will keep on the forum and will be grateful for any advice along the way.
Ron
welcome to the forum , a huge well done on completing your first weeks abstinence,sounds like you have very good reason to arrest that next punt.
Addiction will lay dormant,it will hide in the shadows and try to tempt you back in both good and bad times.
Have you self excluded from your local bookies,a tool I have found fantastic,shutting doors between myself and that next bet.
A fella gifted me this advice on my first days recovery it still works today
there is a triangle
Time-money-location
take at least one away at all times and the punt becomes impossible
gifting your brain a chance to re wire itself
thus making you a winner
continue to make the choice each day
use all the tools at your disposal and most of all enjoy it
Abstain and maintain
Duncs stepping forward never back
Thanks duncanmac i will continue to take every at a time if i ever feel the urge my partner and my brother are aware of the problem so i will discuss with them.In reply to your time-money-location advice i will bear that in mind .
Hi not been on here for a while but since last on my partner has left and i now feel my gambling is spiralling out of control so feel i now have to seek some professional help as havent done so in the past so really looking for any advice.
Hi ronrud,
If you haven't done so yet please call the Helpline on 0808 8020 133, or have a one to one chat with an adviser on the Netline: http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/frontline-services/netline
They will be able to advise you on blocks, steps to take and further support in the form on one-to-one counselling.
All the best,
Eva
Forum Admin
Hi
It was important to understand my emotional triggers.
Pains fears frustrations loneliness and boredom.
By talking about them speeds up your recovery.
regards Dave
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