Hi everyone
Where do I begin I'm 35 yo male from Scotland I've been up too my neck in gambling for around 10 years I've never faced up to this illness until now I can't go no lower
I play fruit machines and the bookies fobt these are my vice I have tried lots of methods which have helped
Like self exclude, cut down card limits ,limit cash but still I waste cash , poor show I know , I work so hard and then to just give it all away breaks my heart
I'm going to my first ga meeting on Thursday night and I'm so scared don't know why
I've had a difficult life so far,I could have it so good yet I go down the road of pain
I've must have lost 30/40 k in the last ten years
I know I must live 1 day at a time and that money will never come back
If you have any tips or help u can give please get in touch and watch how I progress at the start il update daily thanks for your help
Just a bit more about me my gambling became a problem cause my partner of 10 years broke my heart and left me broke I would say I'm over all that but it left its mark with this illness
Hi tommy, welcome to the forum. You have made the first biggest steps on the road to recovery by arraign GA meeting and coming on this great site where you will receive support, advice and most of all a place where you can let off steam. Post in your diary and read others daily. There are some great people with great advice on here that I have noticed in my short time on this site
I wish you all the best tommy and good luck
We can beat this all together
Bring it on
Gazza
Today has went well got a hair cut. the first time in years up the town and haven't gambled and I even enjoyed the walk simple things in life
Hi Tommy - It looks as if you have made a good start on your journey to recovery. One day at a time, but you have already realised that there are so many things out there to enjoy rather than feeding money into machines or placing bets in the bookies.
Now is the time to start thinking about other things to do, things which will make your life more fulfilled and happier - as you say, even walking is enjoyable, and it's free!
Joining this site will be a great help to you and I hope you get encouragement and inspiration from the people here.
I'm sure your first GA meeting will go well - remember that every person there had to walk through that door for the first time.
Best wishes for your journey.
Joanna
Well it's been a hell of a few days I'm only on day 2 cause I had a slip right at the beginning unbelievable
My mind is on the right track now Thursday night first ga meeting within hours of my first post I was gambling #addict
Get paid a week today so the plan is in place pay bills and spare cash to my misses
Hi
Slipping while not been the best plan of action is pretty normal at the beginning. Stick with this and you will get yourself together. It's a long hard journey but overall worth it.
Michael
Tonight went well
Sat night was a works night out I promised myself I'd leave it alone a couple drinks later im shoving all my cash in the puggie
Feel cr** today guilty just not fair
Well it's back to day 1 not much to tell iv been to hell and back but I will make it
I feel i Need to explain more in the last few years I had turned it round I had no credit no overdraft some money saved up now I'm in a huge whole I owe 7k to people i love so much and the guilt of it all is eating me alive also I have a 2200 overdraft to sort out this has to be the last time Im committed to sorting it out again the bank cards are away again this time il not be getting them back I thought I had it down how wrong was I
I truly am only 1 bet away from messing up it scares me how easy I can ruin my life and affect others
Well guys just a quick update I was out on Wednesday with 2 guys I used to work with and drink with and a £2 bet ended up costing close to £600 it's all my own Fault but I learned one of the best lessons out there i finally shook off a parasite of my life a so call friend who somehow managed to help me to ruin my life,the friendship or what ever it was is over there's no coming back from this one for him he was getting something out of watching me fail now maybe my recovery can really begin now without being tempted by this fool I know everything is my own fault and accept it I need positive people in my life to help me with my daily struggles not someone who enjoys watching me fail and take pleasure out of my pain massive thanks to a true friend who understands more than most he is recovering well keep going and thanks for being there sorry for the ramblings guys,moral of that day someone who doesn't help you bin them x
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