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.

As well as the forums New Members are invited to join Charles in the New Members Practical Advice Group On Mondays at 21:00 (UK) and Thursday at 19:00(UK)

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

PS: Let me just remind you to take a look at our privacy policy and terms and conditions so you know how it all works!

You have let us in – and we will support you on becoming gambling free- but you do of course need to help yourself. You need to block yourself from all on-line gambling sites – via GAMSTOP or something similar – there is guidance elsewhere on this site on how to do this and I am sure others here can advise.

You do need to admit your problem to others – start with others that have or had the problem that know what you are going through and the shame you feel. Check if there is any self-help groups like GA or similar in your area and phone them.

Keeping this secret makes it easy to carry on with the gambling because no one else will know. But of course people will know eventually as the losses mount up and creditors want paying. Know that you will not be judged here or at other recovery organisations because we have all been there. I will you well.

You’ve made the first step coming here. You need to put barriers in place. Blocker for online gambling, GA meetings, ect…. You shouldn’t have access to money. No money=no gambling!!!
It’s a heavy burden to carry alone. We are here to support you. Keep posting!

Take a deep breath! All of this is overwhelming. Please listen to the advice you are going to receive. Things will get better if you can implement the changes you need to recover.