hi iam new here i got gambling addiction as well ,betting footbal matches over 10 years is hard to stop but i trying again getting some counseling help next week lots a debts and lost over 50000£ through this years ,,very bad sad life sleepless night and sad days ..iam angry .losing temper very quick,definitely i got mental ilness from this sickness but enaugh is enaugh i dont wanna be all the time without money .i am 40 this year so i have to stop,,dont hve family or girlfrend i split up,,i will be happy and thankfull for any support..can you let me know when is online forum here??i live in peterborough any ga meeting there??
Hello Dontao,
Welcome to the GamCare Forum.
Well done for recognising the problems with your gambling and for taking steps to overcome it.
You have acknowledged the effect your gambling is having on you, both in terms of your health and mental wellbeing as well as the financial impact and the effect on your relationships.
You are making a very positive first step, so well done for that. It sounds like you have made the decision to make changes. It is really good to hear that you will be receiving counselling as from next week.
You haven’t mentioned if you are using any other strategies to prevent yourself from gambling. You can find other tips and suggestions here: http://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/yourself You will also find information in this link on support you can access in relation to the financial difficulties you are dealing with.
You asked about GA groups in Peterborough. Here is the link for Gamblers Anonymous website , where you can search for groups and find out how GA works https://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/
You asked when the online forum is here, if you were referring to the chatroom, it is currently offline at the moment. However you are welcome to continue using the forum. I would suggest that you post in the new member introductions section as you will get more responses to your post.
Please do also feel free to talk things through with a GamCare Adviser 0808 8020 133 or you can also contact via the GamCare Netline. The Advisers can provide you with emotional support and information and are available 8am - 12am 7 days a week.
Take care,
Victoria
Forum Admin
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