[Lego93]

Hi pal, I hope you’re coping this weekend and are enjoying time doing other things. I know you asked in a previous post if the cravings ever go away? I had 18 months where i barely thought about gambling, so it definitely does ease. Obviously I let my guard down though and have had this relapse, so just be sure to never get complacent. Keep your support networks in place and keep it going one day at a time.

[Lego93]

Have registered. Thanks for the advice! It’s also nice to know there are other medical people who have been through it. It seems like we learn about drug and alcohol addicition all the time, but doctors often overlook addictions when there is no abuse of substance involved.

[Lego93]

Hi Stevie, Just wanted to wish you well with breaking free of this addiction. I feel many aspects of your story are similar to mine. I’m at uni training to be a doctor, got a great circle of friends, beautiful girlfriend etc. I have no excuse to be destroying my life gambling, but I have been hopelessly addicted since I was 16, when I would spend my lunch money on scratch cards. I did manage to stop for a couple of years, but recently had a big binge which has left me lower than ever.

Anyway, this is your thread, not mine, so I just wanted to wish you well and I hope we can find sustained recovery together. Things that have worked for me in the past have included putting a trusted loved one in charge of my bank account and getting a friend to change the password to my paypal account – (as it’s mainly online gambling that gets me). I have also found counselling useful. Finally I’d recommend you tell one or two trusted friends/family members. Talking really has helped me. All the best – let’s do this!

[Lego93]

2 days since the end of my binge. I have felt incredibly low at times, but I managed to call my bank and explain the situation to them. luckily they are being very supportive and will give me a few months to get the account in order again. I’m also picking up a few extra shifts in the next couple of weeks. Been concentrating of my studies and went to an exercise class last night that I used to attend regularly. Hoping that if I surround myself with supportive people and spend my time doing productive things my mood will improve. I can’t help but feel like I’ve let myself down, but the messages of support on here from people who understand this addiction certainly help me feel less worthless. Thanks guys. I will not gamble today. Onwards and upwards

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