It was one week.
Only a small milestone but still I was excited. And then immediately I wanted to gamble. I tried every site I could. Thankfully I'm signed up with GamStop. I was so disappointed though. This was supposed to be a happy moment and yet that was the first thing I thought of. It was like my brain decided "No. You're an addict. You're not allowed this".
It was hard. And now I just feel low.
Hi mummy...don't beat yourself up...you didnt gamble...that's what blocks are meant for....to help you in the early days of fighting you're addictuon....your block stopped you....the urges I had in those days were just awful
Online slots was all I could see..and all I wanted ...I lived on this site....just chatting...and reading.....anything to keep busy...I get what you mean about you're head....mine felt the same..
My counsellor described it as...
Gambling 're wired you're brain to think gambling was acceptable...that it was normal. .that it would provide all the ansewers to your problems....so we have to unwire all that ...and 're wire you're brain back to a non addict state.......have you ring the helpline ?
If not....do it today....
Just keep taking life a day at a time.....you've done a week....that's amazing. ...
Thanks Loxxie. Joining this and GamStop was definitely the best idea I've had in a long time. I knew the urges would still be there but I still find myself feeling disappointed when it hits.
I haven't phoned the helpline yet but I might today
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