[rayjohn]

I can’t stop losing all my money gambling. There is not that much help out there as far as support groups. I would like to go to meetings online on this site or another. I need someone to show me the ropes. I’m struggling to use this site. I’ve seen a gambling counselor about 5 times and he said that I’m hopeless and not to come back until I stop. I really need someone to just check up on me and help me stay focused. Please any help is appreciated. Ray

[alliWG13]

Hi Ray
I’m new to these forums too and feeling hopeless about my gambling and life in general. I don’t have any answers but I’d be very happy to chat sometime. Maybe we could help each other stay focused. Not really sure how this all works but get back to me if you’re interested in chatting. Hope you’re doing ok today. Take it easy – Alli

[charles]

Hi Ray and welcome to the forum. I am sure that reading the other stories here you will be seeing a lot that you relate to. You will also be reading the success stories – what are they doing that you could apply to your own situation?

Who couold help you be accountable for finances? Where do you normally gamble – self exclusion is always a good first step.

You can make yourself accountable as well, post here daily/regularly and tell us about the positive steps you are taking.

I look forward to reading your progress and hopefully I will meet you in one of the groups here soon as well. keep posting.

Alliwg, the above suggestions pretty much apply to you as well, maybe start your own thread here and again you wil get a lot of feedback and advice.

If either of you still have problems using/navigating the site then please click on the one to one helpline when it is open.

Well done to both of you in starting to use support.

[غير معروف]

Hi Ray, lovely to talk to you in chat. You will be able to stop. You are stronger than you think!

[Imdonewiththis]

I too have a gambling problem and would be willing to help and support people so this way we can support one another a good incentive if anyone is interested message me on here and we can chat!! X

[rayjohn]

Thanks for writing. I just can’t stop gambling. I’ve really put myself in a jam. I need the watchdog mentality. Lets chat sometime. Thanks

[rayjohn]

I really need someone to just constantly check up on my and my progress. I’m struggling very bad with my gambling. I call it losing. Please if I can help you in any way just let me know. Thanks for answering my thread. Look forward to hearing more from you.

[icandothis]

Thinking of you today, RayJohn. I know you can get through today without gambling. Focus on today. Don’t focus on the past or worry about the future. Post as often as you need to. I know you can do this. We all can. We have to make a decision once and for all and then do whatever it takes each and every day to stick to that decision. It’s simple, but not easy…not easy at all. Today is all that matters!

[alliWG13]

Hi Ray – let me know when would be a good time to chat. I can do most evenings later on i.e. past 9pm. I understand exactly how you’re feeling – I’ve been/am there and it’s hell but we can move forward. Hang on in there – Alli

[Tiki456]

Ray John,
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday, a gamble free day. A nice lunch, or dinner, or a good football game to watch. Wishing you a day of sunshine and blue skies. Gambling got the best of me these last few months and my hair is a wreck and my car is very dirty. But it’s raining here. But I have that box of wonderful hair- dye. I think I will dye my hair and clean out my purse as it has only seen the inside of a casino this last week. It’s a new day for me. It’s day one. It’s a day not to think back about the old. But I will start living the new. No sense of worrying about al the money lost. It’s not mine anymore. I’m a little angry at myself and the whole gaming board, but maybe with time the anger will stop and maybe I will stop the blame game. Think of yourself RayJohn, think of the days ahead and how not gambling will bring rewards, maybe small but certainly significant enough to bring a smile and a change of character to yourself. Keep coming here and keep posting. Wishing you a gamble free day. Your friend in Recovery, Tiki

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