First meeting accomplished. I was terrified , intrigued and relieved all in the one session. Majorly out my comfort zone but all change happens outwith the comfort zone. I’m hoping to stick to 2 meetings a week. It felt good to be in the company of those who understand. Not had much thoughts of gambling but I know that’s just due to the feelings of disappointment at my relapse. Working on being in a better place when the demons come calling again. My aim is to just get through each day and worry about the future as it comes.
Great to hear you went Bambi....its a step that lots of people ar enot brave enough to take. A step in the right direction.
Thanks Damo for the mention, Damo's diary is well worth a read as well Bambi. Yes going to GA was my last gamble and yes it was the best gamble I have ever taken. well done on finding the courage to walk through the doors especially as a woman for some reason not enough women attend dont know why as you can see from theis forum how many women gambling effects. Its great being in a room of likeminded people who don’t pass judgement on the depths gambling has taken you to. 2 meetings a week is a good idea, listen to the advice you and others are given and be upfront and honest about your feelings. You may have had a slip but that doesn’t put you back to square one pick yourself and dust yourself down, to put it in simple terms it’s just about avoiding one bet avoid the 1st bet and the 2nd 3rd and 4th will never come.
Keep posting and reading on here lots of great stories a some great nuggets of advise
KTF
Just a little update. Still going to 2 meetings a week and honestly don’t know now why I was so frightened to go. It’s still not easy and I’m on here tonight as the old bedtime routine of gambling on my phone is itching away. The blocks r in place so I know I can’t but that doesn’t stop me wanting to. Just trying to remind myself how far I’ve come. Every gamble free day is a success and I will not quit my journey. I can do this
I survived last night. New plan today of changing my bedtime routine from playing on my phone in bed to reading ! Working on changing my old habits and mindsets to help me stay focused. Hope whoever reads this is having a good day to
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