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I been gamble for 15 years don’t know how to stop I tried loads of things feel ill with it can’t sleep can’t get num feeling .
My family are gamblers soon has talk about it plants seed in my head then I mess up again I have no money and feel lost just want to be normal what’s normal these days .i gamble couple time a month then I have nothing to live on . No money for food etc at the time just want win my money back . I have had pains in my heart and been physical sick with it but when that thought get in my head don’t know how to stop . I have excluded myself from everywhere in my town . Don’t know the answer hope someone help me get it out my head so I live normal life I have waste to much time hurt my self and others I have to stop it day one for me so I’m new hope this helps me . -
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Hi Kay37,
I know how you feel. I have just quit again, for the last time. Since I did I have had nothing but pain and regert for the hurt and time wasted, not counting the money. MOney can always be earned again with focus and hard work – time can never won back. That’s what I know now so I am trying to focus on the time I had left, and what I can do with it.Have you seen a doctor about depression? I know that the gambling made me depressed clincially, but I only just got help for it. I am on pills, and they are starting to work. I am still getting the odd urge, but I am better placed to deal with it.
There is a support group in 5 minutes here – please join us if you get this message in time. There are people on there who have been clean for years who will know what you are feeling better than I, and they might be able to help.
I wish you all the best and all my love
Mav
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Hello Kat and thanks for starting a thread in the Gambling Therapy forums
Kat Im sorry we’ve been unable to talk to you on the helpline, others are connecting but Im looking into the reasons why yout struggling… could you email me on [email protected] with how your trying to connect, eg device, type of connection, browser etc
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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Hi Kat,
You got paid today and haven’t gambled yet? well maybe this is the right time to hand your money over to someone who you trust so you can’t gamble it or go to the atm and get everything in cash when you only gamble online. The best thing ofcourse is to hand your money over to someone and the other thing you should do is exclude yourself from every online casino or casino in your town so you can prevent yourself for coming back. This is day 4, best thing to do is count all days and make sure that you don’t have to set the counter to 0 days.
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Thank u I have excluded myself day 7 feel proud of myself my mam went gamble today I felt sick inside and had a crap weekend with my partner who made my life hell this weekend mentally drain me and make feel worthless just want escape but I watch a movie instead hope I can stay strong hate feel like this xdont want devil to take over my mind x they only one winner x Katrina x
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Great job on making it 7 days! The days get easier as you have more time gambling free. Stay courageous. Stay strong. Remember, you will never, ever feel better if you gamble. You may feel worthless but you are not, you are worthy! Keep trying things to keep you occupied, get some therapy if you can, or visit your local church for some guidance and prayer if that is something that would help. Join a chat room, read a book. All the best, and know that other compulsive gamblers are here for you and understand what you are going through.
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Katrina Hi, your NOT worthless !!! In spite of having a rough weekend you were strong enough not to give into your urges. You have done great! 7 days no gambling. Dont let what others do no matter who they are drag you back to the gambling habits. Temporary escape is good … movies and such like. I have watched a ton of box sets online. Loads of movies anything to take the mind from the gambling.
Here is to another gamble FREE day for you Katrina! Keep posting let us know how you are. Rooting for you!!! John -
Thank u for support come in from work it touch my heart how care understanding people are . Another day gamble free mam was talking about it tonight got it in my head but fight against .i feel u have devil that tells u gamble u get money back u never do you get more debt xx
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You’ve done fantastically well. You’re surrounded by other people that gamble and you have money that you could use to gamble with if you wish, yet with all that temptation, you’ve not gambled for over a week and self excluded yourself!
Stay strong and keep it going and always remember, you’re NOT worthless, you’re Priceless and you deserve happiness!!
Take care,
Charlster2
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Welcome. You have done well to make it a gambling-free week. There are challenges and temptations around you, but you have found the determination within yourself and encouragement from others to keep you away from gambling. You can be proud of yourself.
Yes, do find alternative activities; enjoy the movies, walking with your dog and whatever makes you happy and keeps you away from gambling. Read other experiences here to get other ideas about protecting yourself financially etc, too. Attend the groups (click on Support Groups to see when they are on) and keep writing and sharing.
I wish you well.Monique
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Another day gamble free I’m doing day by day because I’m finding it hard read people story’s to inspire me to be strong x I think everyone who on here are lovely it hard for everyone to admit to self mind others about there problem x try be strong x I’m glad found website x help me change my life and others . Everyone take care look after them selves x
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Am I get withdrawal feel so angry inside my emotions all over the shop at moment . Feel lost I haven’t gambled be 2 weeks it’s been so hard feel angry inside get to know my friends again which I find hard because I’ve been gamble on my own ages and never contact them has much hope I feel better soon had big fight with mam doesn’t help when she gambles she says she has more control than me x I keep strong and pray to fight this demon of gambleing x
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Another day without gamble thank u for all your support on here I think he has issues my partner talked them through he going try get help I said had enough .he just has temper he has never hit me me shouts goes in mood things don’t go his way Ximena not let get me down stay positive feel happy haven’t felt like this for long time x worried about next week got week hoilday mam got bank card also planned things with my friends few days never done in long time x recovery been gamble free feel good feel free from hurt and pain to my self . X
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Feel great be nearly three weeks without gamble feel great brake up from work for week so scared now what next for me because it when I’m off I gamble finger crossed everything be ok that demon in my head gets me say I’m going to win what I can buy if I win but never do I just feed it if I do win I put it bCk in x
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Well done that is amazing you havent gambled for a whole month.. fantastic.. yes i love it that you are keeping it to a day at a time.. i know that is the best thing that works for me too.. when you look at just getting through today it makes it easier than thinking too far ahead with this.. well done.. look forward to reading more from you
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Messed up today would of been nearly 5 weeks my family member died so heart braken didn’t know how to cope really gutted . Back to day one have to be honest and open with everyone I be lying to myself if I wasn’t x when people I love are so much pain felt helpless but not going to beat myself up day at time xx feel let people down on here x but get back on track xx
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Im sorry you are going through such a hard time, but yes, break it all down.. the gambling, the emotions, everything break it down to what you can handle just on this day.. sure we need to plan ahead for things sometimes, but today look at what you have on your plate and break it down so you can manage.. you can get through this.. keep posting, keep aware of your recovery.. congratulations on your time off gambling..
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