[alliesmum]

Hi everyone

I have typed and erased this post so many times.. I don’t know what to say. This site was my lifeline about 9 months ago. I managed to refrain from gambling for 3 months but since then have been gambling on and off. I have just found out I am pregnant with baby number 4 and now more than ever I need to sort my life out! 

I am not entirely sure why I gamble, probably boredom! I have seen how my life changes when I gamble and now I want it to change for the better.. I need it to change for the better!

I found last time that chatting to people on here who understand my burden was the best thing for me. My family are great and very supportive but they just don’t understand how it feels to want to gamble and how it feels when you do.. That’s lost, empty, numb feeling!

I hope that someone takes the time to read this and sends a reply.

Thank you 🙂

Happiness can be found even in the darkest of places if one only remembers to turn on the light 

[velvet]

Hello, Welcome back Alliesmum 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.

As well as the forums New Members are invited to join Charles in the New Members Practical Advice Group On Mondays at 21:00 (UK) and Thursday at 19:00(UK)

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

PS: Let me just remind you to take a look at our privacy policy and terms and conditions so you know how it all works!

[Dj67]

Hi There
I hear you. I have been on here all weekend as I try to comprehend the damage I have done. You are right, healthy people dont get it.
I have faith that my life is going to get better and I pray regularly for that to happen.
One day at a time

[alliesmum]

Hi Dj
Thanks for the reply.
Have you thought about putting your story on the forum? I find it very helpful and no one here will judge. Recovery is one of the hardest things I’ve ever tried to do but to do so we need help and support. Everyone here, including myself, knows what you are feeling and going through.
Also I was once told here not to dwell on the money we’ve lost or the things that we’ve done in the past to gamble. If we continue to dwell then we are always stuck there in the past and it makes it impossible to move forward. No pressure. Just a thought.
If you need someone to chat to please feel free to drop me a message and I will respond as soon as I can.
Take care

[jen3]

Let your baby be your strength. I remember being pregnant 13 years ago. Once my son was 6 months old. I was able to quit for 9 months. At that time I knew God blessed me with him to give me a “reason to stop”. Well I forgot that reason and after 9 months thought “I can do this again” well it’s been a hell of a ride ever since I started again. Gambling on and off for years. I am bound and determined to live the rest of my life g-free. A day at a time of corse. I will be praying that you do not make the same mistakes I have. You can do this. If not for yourself than from the baby you are caring.

[charles]

Hi Alliesmum and welcome back.

The good news is that you know this site helps. get back to doing what helped before – posting here, connecting to the groups. Remember to keep posting, not just when you are trying to stop but also to maintain recovery once you have.

[Autor]

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