[jaja99ga]

Im on day 5 no online gambling but I dont know what to do with myself now….I feel so depressed and all i want to do is sleep….can anyone relate?

[Steev]

Maybe it is real depression. Maybe you are just worn out from all the stress of gambling. Look after yourself. If you are still feeling down and unable to do anything in few days, please talk to someone. Either phone a help-line or talk to a medic or someone who is able to give you the support you need.
And well done on not gambling for 5 days!

[Ryan123678]

I felt the same for about a week. Be kind to yourself maybe do something small each day and build up. It gets easier as time passes. I was obsessed with losses thinking about it every minute I wasn’t occupied. After about a month I am just having occasional thoughts. Like steev said if it continues or you get worried about it seek medical help. There is always people to talk to on here aswell.

[Paul Dent]

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….

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Take care

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[i-did-it]

Hi squirrel
I felt like that too – my brain was so focused on gambling that when I stopped there was nothing to occupy it – I didn’t know how others filled their time ! I also didn’t have money to try and find out .
People told me walking is free – but it is also incredibly boring for me and certainly didn’t motivate me
I just wanted to stay in bed and I guess resting allows our brains to heal.
Hang in there – things will get better – it took us quite a while to get ourselves into such a mess – give it time !

[Seanraj4731]

I have been in a situation where you are man. Deep depression its a mind sickness. I will not be elaborating on that because I prefer to focus on being positive. Suggestion please speak to someone who you can trust and relate to. be honest. Things are going to get better. I have overcome this and you are gonna to as well bro. keep strong and reach out. what inspired me was being on this website. I have read alot of testimonies and i have live through those experiences and observe what this addiction does to people mind set and how it has destroy families. I am facing a big consequence of gambling as well. so I can relate a lot. This website I am truly thankful for. The men and women I have met on this forum are one of a kind and I am truly thankful. They have shown me a lot of what they them selves has been through. with that i must say you got a positive start by coming on the website and to chat abt it. Keep posting man. Keep up ur tread. Congrats on 5 days you got a strong will to rediscover self worth. be thankful.
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