[addictedbrain 2007]

Hi all
Just registered here. I just want to share my own story and look for some help advices. Right now I’m weary and tired.
Are there any chances i could recover from my gambling addiction ?
I’ve been trying to stay abstinent for first 90 days for 3, 4 times. It only lasted till 70, or so. I fell down and relapsed.
I feel hopless and see no way to overcome my addiction
I got debts paid off by the help of my family. My family was really shocked how i got in trouble like this.
I dont wanna break their heart anymore, I’m getting married soon too

[Jonny123987]

Why do you see no way to overcome your addiction? Tell me more about yourself so I understand the problem more.

[addictedbrain 2007]

I’ve been gambling for 4 years now. sure thing it’s gotten worse every year. I got hooked up on gambling when I was jobless, didnt know how dangerous, just playing for fun: baccarat, poker, lottery. Then i got job and started playing more and more till I took out loan from the banks to cover and chase my loss. In September, I declared bankruptcy.
I managed to stop 3 times this year by will power, and 12 step program, I dont have GA group around me. Eachtime i last about 70s day before I relapse.
I am still going to work but i still hate myself.
I just need a new way to maintain sobriety and abstient, thank you for listening

[charles]

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!

[charles]

Hi addictedbrain and well done on looking for help. Are there any chances? yes every chance. Though of course we have more likelihood of success if we don’t leave it to chance.

You keep getting to 70 days or so on your own? Well done. Now though you have support here, you can be stronger still.

Read the other stories here, you will see the sort of thing that has helped others stop gambling.

This time when you get to that 70 day mark you will still be posting here, importantly your family or future wife can be helping you with barriers, they will be helping you limit your access to cash so that you CAN’T gamble undetected. Between now and then you will have got yourself banned/blocked from whereever it is that you usually gamble.

Keep posting and let us know what positive steps you are taking.

[addictedbrain 2007]

thanks, i just feel hopeless right now. I’m scared of myself and this diease inside me

[Tinker bell]

Hi I’m new and I was happy with my ex for 11years , until he started gambling 4years ago, I tried to be supportive , but in the end we weren’t even sleeping together , living separate lives , and he left me , and had already met a new girlfriend before he left , although 6weeks after he came and asked for help as he had wated another 10 thousand and didn’t no which way to turn , I feel so devastated that I pushed him into the arms of another and feel I tried so hard to help him and he’s left and is happy with new woman and I’m alone and still love and worry about hum , it’s driving me crazy , help xx

[Brendan_UT]

Is there anyway you can concede control of your finances to a close friend or family member? That might help to get you over the hump.

[Autor]

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