[MB]

This is the first time I’ve talked about this to anyone. I relapsed from gambling during the winter just as I was about to finish paying off debt from my first gambling episode. I’m married with two small children. Currently I’m 30k more in debt in personal loans. I already contribute 1800/month to my wife’s bank account because I wanted to be rid of controlling any money. Now I’m paying these loans out my limited funds that I get every two weeks and my wife has no idea. I’m pretty sure this will be the end of my family and I don’t know how to tell her. This will be my 2nd relapse. I was 2 years clean till this recent break. I have no desire to gamble anymore.

[Dunc]

Hello MB 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

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!

[female g]

this can b prevented by knowing the ins and outs of being addicted to gambling. Its great that you have opened up to others in the same situation. as long as your willing to go through the process of changing behavours and wanting to get back to a life of never gambling again your future looks bright. One day at a time is key. Start by putting all your barriers in place. I believe in rewarding yourself to for not gambling as well in small ways at first and in bigger ways the longer you stay gamble free.
Try to get back to the simple things too. Things that made you happy before gambling. Reconnect with people you love and friends you will have time for now the you want to take gambling out of the picture. I believe its important to stay busy while you restructure your life style. I hope you find this information useful and that you can see life as it is truly meant to be. FG

[vilkku_98]

Hi MB, I have really similiar situation here. I think my situation is even worse. I really hope that you can get out of this.

[Auteur]

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