[tom9191]

Hello I’m Tom 25 years old and I am a gambling addict. I started off when I was around 17 and got in to poker had a few good wins as you do to get hooked. but things got worse and worse, ive lost well over £100000 gambling every weekend I spend all my wages in which I don’t have control of as my mum has my bank cards, back in 2014 I stole £70000 of my dad in which we don’t speak and lost it all on gambling, also around a few months ago I went in to my mum and dads house and stole around £9000 off them. ive sold drugs in order to feed my addition I really need help ive attended GA sessions previously and used to write on gamcare website. I really want to go to rehab I applied at the start of the year to go to gordan moodys in Birmingham I had the letter sent out to me but I didn’t reply as I was scared but this time I really want to go. Has anyone had any experience with them? I’m so desperate to go there. please feel free to comment I would be very grateful and ask any questions you may have for me. Thanks Tom

[monique]

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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.

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

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[monique]

I’m so glad you have taken this great first step of writing here. You also applied for the rehab – another positive step, showing that you are beginning to seriously want to turn your life around. So I would say, please do not be afraid. It is quite normal to feel afraid of such a big, new step in your life, but you will find you are welcomed and supported all the way. Your fears will be understood, but you will also find encouragement.
So do get in touch with the rehab again and set things in motion. But also, I hope you will explore this website and use all its resources to help you make a new start, while you wait for news about rehab.
It may not be easy, but it will be worth the effort. You have youth on your side still and you can gradually find a way of life that will give you some peace and contentment.

Best wishes,

Monique

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