[s231]

Hello,
I started gambling when I was 18 now im 21.
Back in the days it all started with some slots, not much but it made fun. There was never a problem I gambled once in a while maybe every 3 months. At the Age of 19 I discovered online slots and thats where it all began. After a short time i won like 1000. That was a lot of money at that time but no week later it was all gone. At that point I started to chase wins like this and it ended up very bad. One year later I lost all of my savings and finally decided to tell my family about my gambling problem. It was the most diffucult but best thing to do for me, i quit right at that point.
Now over a year later I’m here once again. A Month ago I started to gamble again. I really dont know why there wasnt any trigger. Now im totally ashamed of myself and dont know what to do.
That gambling free year was the best of my life I will do everything to get to that point again and finally be free.

[s231]

Today’s day 1 of trying to stay away from gambling.
To be honest I tried to gamble but I could resist at the last second. Now im here to write an update, that helps me to stay strong.
I visited a good friend today and I’m now off to study.
It is really tough to not gamble but im doing my best. I will study for the rest of the day and tomorrow I’m back at work.
Keep you updated

[s231]

Day 1 again, I relapsed this week. Nothing more to say. I’m dissapointed.
Have to go on a work trip next week, I’m really excited about it, it will keep me busy.

[risingphoenix]

Occupying yourself in activities and keep yourself busy is great. That will keep the gambling thoughts away.

[s231]

Hello risingphoenix,
thank you for your words!
Today is day is day 5 and im feeeling well.
Yesterday i finally told my family it was one of the hardest things to do but it feels good.

[s231]

Today is day 9,
still holding on but its hard i made some debt not that much but its going to be rough a couple of months. The urge to gamble is stil there because i still think i can win back my money. But im trying to stay strong and I know its not the right way to get money.
Will keep you updated.

[risingphoenix]

Glad to hear you have confessed to family. It is the most difficult step but a very important one. Now you need to work on staying gamble free- one day at a time!

[oscardalado]

Glad to hear you have confessed to family. It is the most difficult step but a very important one. Now you need to work on staying gamble free- one day at a time!

[jennifer88]

I’m sorry to hear that I was in the same situation.

[chris1983]

I hope you found help and are doing well.

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