What the hell am i doing

Recovery isnt an easy road. Why continue not to give yourself the best chance of succeding , this is very real & deserves your full commitment. Attend Ga, try cbt or rbt, smart recovery. Blocking software to all your devices, self exclusion from bookies. Honesty with those around you.

Had a long day at work today feeling tired but no urges to gamble i am glad to say.

The weekend is nearly here so i feel that will be the first big hurdle i feel.

All is going well and im feeling possitive

3 DAYS GAMBLE FREE

Its been five years since i first tried to stop gambling, i made the first step of understanding i had a problem but have been unable to shake it off for any long period of time.

The other day i was stood gambing on a machine and i was thinking i dont want to be doing this but i still am, it made me feel scared. I have finally realised i can not do this alone i need profesional help. I will be making an appointment with my GP to hopefully get some counciling as im beggining to think i have much bigger issues that still effect me from my childhood.

I will keep posting to see how this chapter unfolds.

1 into my recovery

Hi Jamie

Thank you for coming back to the forum and reovery. Great that you're going to see your GP for counselling.. Were you aware that GamCare also offers free counselling, specifically for gambling, in many local areas? If you have a look at our website you can search for counselling or therapy near you:

http://www.gamcare.org.uk/support-and-counselling/face-face-counselling/find-local-counselling

Feel free to call the helpline on 0808 8020 133 or chat to us on the Netline. We're here 8am to midnight every day.

Best wishes

Deirdre

Forum Admin.

Thanks Deirdre i will use netline if i am feeling weak or just need someone to talk to about my problem.

Today has been a good day so far. Ive been off work and have some money left in my account so usually would of gambled today. But havent had the urge to.

Ive been listening to some videos online giving advice on how to quit and tips from people who have been succesfull in quiting. I have also listened to some hypnotherapy sessions about quiting whever they do any good i dont know.

I feel ashamed of myself for gambling but i know i want to stop so that is what i am going to try and do.I am stoping everything even the lottery i cant be bothered with the false hope anymore.

2 days into my recovery

Its been a good couple of days as there has been no gambling, i have some money and have had the option of gambling but have made a choice not to.

I have still been listening to stop gambling hypnotherepy tapes, they are very carming so i will pesist with them. I have had no urge to gamble and i hope this continues.

4 days into my recovery