[Reeder78]

Today is my first day of recovery. I just lost my final gambling dollars last night I hope. It has spiraled out of control and I’m losing my families money and risking our home and children’s future. Sharing my feelings with accepting people going through the same thing is my way of dealing with the problem.

[velvet]

Hello Reeder 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!

[The gold]

Hi reeder. Just joined as well and i last gambled the same day as you. Feeling very disgraceful and struggling my way through work. Thought about taking a mental health day off work and calling in sick but figure i need to build my strength up again and sitting around doing nothing for too many days is not good. My partner handled it better than i thought when i told her but suspect she is still working it out in her head as well. While i was doing it i never considered the effect it would have on her and i have been so selfish. On day 3 my attemp at a positive outlook is maybe through my mistakes i will learn to be a better person because i can now see with my eyes wide open how much of a shitty person i have been. Keep posting as much as you can and share what makes you comfortable.

Good luck in your recovery

[kathryn]

Welcome,
I hope you use this site as much as you need. Its amazing how support from others who know helps.
Do you have anyone you could talk to…..tell them what is happening, ask them to help you with your money?
What about GA? Is there one in your area?
Take as much help as you can, you need it right now.
Gambling only causes us misery.
You can have a life free from it.
Take care, Love K xx

[FamilyFable]

I always had a dream that I could win it all. The dream turned into a nightmare because I was in a delusion. Forcing me to the first step will help me to feel better with myself. I know that I cant continue like this. I got thrown out last dec at my gf house over gambling. Almost a year ago and couldn’t stop if I had a gun pointed at me. That is so sad. I needed to face reality not a fantasy like winning the bank. Day 1 seems like a forever sentence because you feel gambling is natural like drinking a cup of coffee but it can destroy everything and does not give you anything back but lost dreams.

[kathryn]

Just checking in on you. How are things going?
Have you done anything to aid your recovery?
I hope you are well, drop us a line when you get time.
Love Kxx

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