[foolishman]

Hi,

This is just going to be a sort of let it out post.

I split with my long term partner a few weeks ago, and to be honest this has sent me into a spiral of trying to medicate myself to feel better through gambling.

I’m being irrational, thinking I’ll win more money, using gambling to forget all my problems, using gambling to solve my problems. I’ve then chased the losses, irrationally.

I’m really upset about what’s happened, but not showing it, and not having anyone to really show that to, I don’t feel like I’ve let it out. I’m letting it out here. I miss her, and my kids. 

This morning, I’ve got paid, but I’m not going to take any money out and gamble. I need to take the moment as it is, rather than looking at the past or the future.

I need to be honest with myself, admit that it’s a problem for me to gamble, admit that it’s only going to end up with more destruction.

Gambling has only brought me pain and suffering, and I don’t want that again.

[dunc]

Hello and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums

Here at Gambling Therapy we pride ourselves on being a caring and diverse online community who can help and support you with the difficulties you’re currently facing. We understand that this might be a tough time for you, particularly if you’re new to recovery, so come here as often as you need to and participate in the forums, access online groups and connect to the live advice helpline if you need one to one support. We’re in this together!

Here on the forum you can share your experiences in a safe, supportive and accepting environment. The beauty of writing it all down is that you can take your time and you will be creating a record of your progress that you can look back on if it ever feels like you’re not moving forward. So, share as much or as little as you like but do try to stick to keeping just one thread in this forum so people know where to find you if they want to be updated on your progress or share something with you.

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And on that note….

I’m going to hand you over to our community because I’m sure they will have some words of wisdom for you 🙂

Take care

The Gambling Therapy Team

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[foolishman]

Hi RG,

Thanks for your very wise words, it means a lot, and I’m going to take those to heart, it’s all worth remembering.

Today has not been a good day at all, I am feeling very very low. I thought of gambling, but writing about it has made me think about what i’m doing before I do it, so I haven’t. I have to keep thinking rationally! If I had gambled today, I would have lost, I would have anxiety on top of my really low mood, and felt even worse.

I’m going to keep writing, being open with everything I do from now on then, and hopefully I’ll begin to understand me more – something which I feel I have neglected for quite a few years.

FM

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