Starting over

Hello peter

Thanks for posting this.

I imagine a lot of others reading this will relate to the frustration of returning to gambling despite knowing they will likely end up losing money in the end. It sounds like you've done a lot of reflecting on why you've gone back to gambling over the years and recognise it's more than just the thought of winning. Having this awareness is really important because you can then start to think of alternative pathways to achieving what you're looking for. 

It sounds like you're really determined to stop gambling and we're here if you'd like any further support. You're welcome to get in touch with our Helpline team on 0808 8020 133 and/or our 1:1 Livechat (which are both open 24 hours every day).

Wishing you well and I hope you continue posting your thoughts on here. 

All the best

Ellen

Forum Admin

I was/am the same but 35 years worth. And the thing i have ultimately realized after many day ones is yes its depressing and soul destroying.........................if you look back. Today could be viewed quite differently though, its hard to do because your/our lives have been moulded and seem to revolve round gambling. Now bare with me and come back and read this in a week or two but dont gamble in that time. Today and the future really could be the beginning of new things, a positive outlook, a determined resolve, a new life, you have the opportunity to get rid of all the bad stuff for good and become whoever you would like to be and make massive strides to get to be that person. Stopping the treadmill doesn't guarantee no problems or stresses but does make you better equipped to tackle them. Today could be a great day to mould yourself into the person and life you would like, and start to learn how to cope with stress and boredom. Today  you could start achieving little victories that show you what you can really achieve. From here on in you could see problems as positive challenges to be overcome and take pride in dealing with and beating your day to day problems. Start making good decisions, start looking at life tweeks but to do all that you have to ditch gambling and work hard. Do it mate it is very very worthwhile and fulfilling, do it in a positive way, because in a depressed state you will probably struggle more than is needed.