Hey njchoppers
You are not alone. Everybody on here is going through similar feelings to you.
You have made the best first step ever by posting on here.
Use all the support you can get. Get Gamban on all the devices you use, exclude yourself from any casinos, betting shops etc.
You will need those barriers when urges come.
Attend GA, use the support groups on here to get advice.
It is very hard to quit gambling for sure. Like any addiction it has us in its grip. We have to loosen that grip. Then stay away from it. It can be done, there is a much better life out there.
Another good bit of advice I picked up from other people on here is to just take things day by day. Tell yourself you will not gamble, try and recognise the triggers and find other things to occupy your mind.
Try not to be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes, just that us gamblers seem to keep making the same mistakes!
So be really committed now. You will need to be 100 % wanting this to be the time to quit.You can do it.
You mentioned on my thread about venting. So go right ahead, feel free to go for it. Get your feelings out there. I might not respond for a day or two but others may well support you too.
Take care of yourself too. Get some rest, eat regular meals, that sort of stuff.
Be strong, there is a way through this. Best wishes.
