This is it, although I haven't gambled for 6/7 months, I am marking today as day 1. This is because I have gambled thousands but hid the finances and the gambling from my girlfriend until she found out a couple of days ago after checking my bank account. I knew I had a problem but thought I had overcome it by not gambling for so long however lying to my girlfriend for those 7 months showed that I hadn't overcome it! It's not going to be easy, especially with a very angry girlfriend and a lot of debt to pay off but now that it is out in the open I am determined not to gamble and with the help of the people on here I hope to remain so.
Hi Harters, I am also new on here to. Hopefully we can combat this addiction together! Well done for 7 months with no gambling. I have never ever achieved that status!
I wish you well in your journey and really hope we are able to combat this horrible addiction!
Martin 😀
Hey up Harpers. I've been gamble free for 3 weeks now. It's hard at times but when I get tempted I read some of the stories on here. Helps me a lot.
Good luck
Hi Harters,
Firstly, well done for going those months gamble free, it is easy to slip back into those bad habits, and the temptation can often sneak up on you. Several times I've paid off my gambling debts, only to find that the temptation of actually having money is too much.
You can't change that you hid the problems from your girlfriend, but you can start to rebuild that trust, and being honest is definitely the way to go.
Keep doing what you've been doing, and personally I've always looked for overtime to help the debt on its way.
All the best
Ryan
Hi Martin,
We can definiteley combat this together! I wish you all the best in your journey too.
Hi Miller,
Its been a hard long slog and im sure you can get there too so well done on the 3 weeks! Im currently trying to salvage my relationship at the moment and working hard to refrain from gambling, nothing is easy but there is a bright future at the end of the tunnel.
Hi Leedso,
I am definitley trying to rebuild the trust, its difficult for her bcos ive lied for so long but I will stay true and no more deceipt. Thanks for your support and ll the best to you too.
Day 2 - The fridge freezer broke down on me this morning! what a way to start the day! my girlfriend made sure I knew it was for situations like this that I must have money available and not be massively in debt due to gambling. Its been a very stressful day. The gf is still very angry with me and rightly so but Im finding it hard to deal with because i feel so low. Hopefully she will support me when I prove my worth. On the positive side, i have not had any urges to gamble and I dont have to lie about getting the money to get the fridge freezer fixed.
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