It's finally happened my first relapse. It was only 3 weeks ago that I was celebrating 30days gamble free then it happened.
Why do we do this to our selves. I was checking this page daily and reading the stories which were keeping me strong then I ventured into a coral when visiting town by myself. It was as if something was taking over me I completely forgot about the feelings I use to feel when I lost money before and it's all happened again!!
I've been gambling nearly every day for the last 3 weeks with money I do not have and have easily spent 500 plus.
I'm on a real low at the minute words of encouragement would be a great help.
Thanks ricky.
Hi,
Firstly, good to see you back. What can I say, we are all vulnerable to this and we have all been there. The only thing you can take from this is that you know how easy itt is to fall back in to hell and how obnoxiously comfortable it can be linger there for days, or even weeks or months without moving.
The cold light of day will come again though...sounds like its breaking dawn for you.
You did 30 days so no reason you cant do this again?
I was the CG that thought, one more bet and all this misery would be over, il pay it all back and more then leave it...not sure if you were? If so, did this happen?
Im guessing not...
it wont because we cant win as we cant quit.
What happened that day before Coral? Stressed, upset?
Talk it out, we are here 🙂
"A Champion is someone who gets up when he can't"
At least u made it to 30 I was 2 days away from 30. I've self excluded from all bookies in my area but a week moment to a online betting company has mate me gutted luckily never put too much on but I'm still not happy cos I screwed up
Ricky
Well done on returning and being honest with yourself on respect of your error! It took me months of gambling daily to find the strength to come back on here and get going again! Know that each failed attempt you have had you have learned a little more about what you need to do next time! So the question is what is that lesson?
Could you ring the exclusion line and make sure you can't enter local bookies? Can you download the relevant software on your phone?
Anything you can do to stop yourself feeling low and having a relapse. I have every faith that you can do it!
Athena
Thanks all for the words of wisdom.
Xendrea; that big win we all expect will never come im starting to realize that now. The day before I entered coral was just a normal day. But a moment of madness hooked me back to the old ways.
I'll be going for 30 days again and when I reach my target I'll set another and another.
Maybe I needed this to happen to make me come out stronger on the other side. And paying a bill rather then watching a roulette machine take my money will feel so much better.
Here's to a better me, a better life, and better feelings. With your help I know I can do it and I hope that works both ways.
Good luck to you all on stating gamble free..
Ricky...
Great spirit Ricky!
We are all here! I'm 8 days gf hi my biggest test is coming tomorrow when I get paid!
Things are in place but I still need to be strong!
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