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Johnny
Great post !
There is no such thing as controlled gambling I guess when we are desperate enough to need this site .
I posted last year about some research which said some people could return to controlled gambling, and I thought about it but alas I am not one of this people.
I had a small relapse – one which I was able to get into check quite quickly but it seems to have really cemented in my brain that I cannot ever gamble just a little .

I guess if we could do controlled gambling we would never have found ourselves messed up enough to need this site .

I agree that being here is really helpful and the encouragement we receive from others helps too.
We know when we have messed up and to be able to come here and have people encourage me to forgive myself is invaluable.

I guess shopaholism is another addiction – whoever Said “everything in moderation” has the right idea .

Well done on making the right choices!

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I hope it goes well Nick .
You are making great effort and progress towards beating this and remember you deserve to be free from his horrible addiction. Let us know how you get on .

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Hi Kathryn
I missed you in group earlier .

Firstly could you paint your old tv unit ?
Or spray it with a high gloss spray ?
Maybe I have been watching too many tv show. I watch them obsessively as my house falls down around me.

I hope you get that tax bill right down – every bit helps .
I am also trying to sell a few bits online – but alas nothing of any real value – I need a major miracle right now !

Was the taxman helpful when you told him of your plight – could that work again because we all know it takes years to get over the financial damage caused by gambling ?

Sending you good wishes
Enjoy those grandkids
Xx

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Hi Laura .
When you mention morning coffee I always think of P too- I hope she returns here soon.

I hope your fall didn’t do any damage to your back- recovery from surgery is hard enough.

It good to see you writing on your own thread – maybe we will catch up in chat later – I have guests staying which makes it difficult to plan anything .

Xx

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Hi Monica
I kinda got mean with myself and wouldn’t never spend the money on the Wellwoman – interestingly there is NAC in them which is proven to reduce gambling urges – lesson learned ! I let go almost all of the helpful things over the past month or so .

That’s so good you could help your daughter out- it feels so good when you can do things like this .

I love shopping in m and s – I feel because there’s is so little waste it works out quite reasonable when catering For a small number . It’s another thing I can’t do this weekend!

Patience is a great virtue Monica -I am glad life is on the up – I love having nice clothes for work- as you describe -something comfortable which also makes you look well dressed .

You are doing great !

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Hi Bettie
I am so glad you are back posting . I changed my name at everyone’s insistence from “Sad” and I’m kinda glad I did – so you may or may not remember that.

I hope that the news is good with your daughter – it does sound like it will be .

I agree with Vera – it’s easy to say accept when you are not overwhelmed with pain and worry about your kids. You have been unbelievably strong in the face of such worries. I know people advise taking time out for ourselves but unfortunately our minds and our worries come with us on our time out .

We can’t make decisions for our kids when they get older – we can just be there supporting them, enjoying the good times with them and helping pick up the pieces after the bad times.

You are a great mum and gran- I am thinking though that perhaps you could find another outlet now that GA is gone – maybe a course, class or club so you get to connect with others and feels less lonely . Perhaps you could even start GA up again?

It is so nice seeing you back posting – keep strong xx

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Cash back offers are usually bonuses which have to be replayed several times (maybe up to 40 to win anything ) ! How do I know ? Because I feel for that one too often ! Cancel ur card so u cannnot deposit !

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Well done Nick – you missed a bullet full of pain, shame, grief and worry .
Keep strong my friend xx

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Hi Duccix , I’m so sorry to read you lost all your savings . Unfortunately once we cross over into addictive gambling even once – it is almost impossible to ever finally to normal gambling .

I admire you for coming on here and seeking help so quickly – if you can draw a line in the sand, walk away, forget about the lost money and live a gamble free life you will never look back.

Unfortunately most of us who do chase our losses have found that not being able to pay our bills has become a way of life- a horrible, depressing life .

You have the support of your wife and you have said that you can get over this loss financially –

Please close your accounts , and ban your self . Sign up to Gamstop or get a gambling blocker for your internet devices – and maybe for now – give your wife full control over all monies and cards.

I hope this helps – this could just be a huge mistake you have made or the start of years of misery – the choice is yours .

Onwards and upwards .

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Hi Laura
Sorry to read you have been feeling so tired and it’s great that you didn’t gamble !
Hope you get to the bottom of the tiredness and now that the crazy summer is drawing to a close perhaps we will be more successful in meeting in group .

Have a great day xx

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Hi Monica
Thanks for chatting the other night – I hope you’re were not too tired in work next day .
It is almost seven and I haven’t got to sleep yet – I guess this and my sudden aches and pains are one of the rewards of gambling .

Really hope you have a great weekend and I haven’t congratulated u yet on the one year milestone so very well done.

Xx

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Hi Lizbeth
Thank you for posting on my thread – my head is a bit pickled at the moment – I’m glad you are getting your repairs done and you deserve those days with your grandson .
It’s horrible what we do to ourselves but you are taking all the right steps .
Keep strong xx

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Hi Sherrie
Sorry to hear that you “messed up” but well done on coming back to seek support. It can sneak up on you when you least expect it – it is so hard to be prepared all the time .

I also had a blip myself recently – no it didn’t sneak up on me – it was very much premeditated- so I guess I can only blame myself .
Hope to see you in group soon
Xx

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Welcome Meme and well done on startign a thread on here and recognising you have a problem with gambling. – it is so good that your husband is being supportive – none of us can do this on our own .
Hope you find the site really helpful

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