After 124 days of not gambling I relapsed. Not 100% sure why, but I think worrying about money.. and it’s been a tough 7 weeks.. what I find most horrible is thinking you can’t tell anyone about it when really it’s the only option.. all came out on Sunday so now I’ m back to day 2 but am extremely lucky to have a very strong support group of family and friends around me which I need to keep hold of.. honesty is absolutely key going forward now.. if your struggling and in a dark place, just take a deep breath and tell someone.. you can’t carry the burden of lying. It’s to much!! Good luck and keep the faith..
george
Hi George,
Thanks for sharing about your relapse. A great action from you to share what has happened and it may encourage others to open up too. Good to hear you have a strong support network. If you need us on the 24/7 helpline, just get in touch https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/
Best Wishes as you get back on track
Fiona
Forum Admin
Hi George,
I have forgotten how many times I went back to Gambling.
The most important thing is to get back to a meeting as quickly as possible.
By telling the meeting you had a bet means your fears are reducing.
Each time I went back to Gambling I was abale to identify what emotional trigger it was.
My emotional triggers were my pains I could not heal.
My emotional triggers were my fears I could not face or reduce.
My emotional triggers were due to my unreasonable expextations of people life and situations.
My emotional triggers were my isolating my self because of my fears of emotional intimacy.
My emotional triggers were my boredom due to the fact I use to procratinate and did many things for unhealthy reasons.
By handing over all of my finances to my wife made my life so much easier.
It is not rushing at our recovery it is very much Just for today Only I will not gamble.
In time I understood that mt hurt inner child needed some healing of his pains.
Thank you for sharing.
Dave L
Hardest thing is telling people when you relapse, I have told em as soon as possible to stop financial ruin. Best thing I ever did was say as soon as possible.
Good on you for coming back and facing the truth.
Dave101
Just for today I will not gamble, enjoy my birthday alcohol free.
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