So today is the day I start my recovery journey,
I haven't come here after hitting rock bottom I've come here as I no longer enjoy gambling I used to but right now it has become something I crave each day and spend a lot of money on it that I don't have,
Right now I've gotten into around 2 thousand pounds worth of debt this doesn't sound like much to some I'm sure but I'm only on a few hundred a week for my wages,
I have tried to stop before through the help of this site and I realise that moral support is a big thing so anybody just reading through please do not hesitate to drop a reply as it would be much appreciated,
I have given all my finances to my mother and I will leave the house with only a few pound each day for fuel and that will be it, I hope these blocks will suffice and I can kick this habit that has ruined many peoples life's,
Today I will not gamble day 0,
Sleepless nights
Welcome sleepless
Some good advice above
How about some counselling or group support like GA?
I have self excluded online and I don't use casinos or bookies so I had no need to self exclude from these it's always online, Due to work commitments I am unable to make the GA meetings or counselling sessions but could anyone recommended an online group chat that's open all the time instead of an hour like the chat room on this, don't get me wrong the chat room is great but I'd like something I could join when I feel any urges, thanks for your comments guys,
Sleepless nights
Good luck, I am starting day one tomorrow, I will be following your journey.
We'll get through this addiction!
Rufcelliot it's great to hear that I'm not alone and will have someone else on the same journey as myself together we will get through this,
Sleepless nights
So day one hasn't been bad at all, I haven't thought much about gambling today but as I well know the first few days are easy enough it's when complacency sets in but I intend to set up plan to use my time efficiently and take away a second part of the triangle I've removed money and now I'm going to remove time, I believe I can truly do this I just need to stick to what I've said
Sleepless nights
It's nice to get the first day out of the way, but like you say it will most probably get harder as time goes on, and then eventually get easier again!
Well day 2 has only really started its afternoon and I've spent all morning with my mother trying to sort out my finances,
I've realised how messed up my accounts are and only for my mother I wouldn't get through this,
I'm so down in the dumps about it I've a holiday to pay for in August and I'm finding it hard to see how I'm going to pay for it my girlfriend will be very dissapointend,
But with saying all this I'm not thinking about gambling all I'm thinking of is how to get out of this mess and gambling couldn't be further away as its what got me into this mess in the first place
Sleepless nights
Try to stay positive. It's a very long road so no easy fix. One day at a time. Stay accountable to your mum and you should keep on track. Good luck.
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