Hi Anna,

RG has given you some really useful suggestions as I have myself used some of those to stop myself from losing all the money I have saved.

I cut up cards, deleted banking apps, included hubbys name on account. Told him about my losses and problem. It was a blow admitting the damage I had done to my confidence, self esteem and the trust that I built in my relationship. 

However from where I am at now, I am so relieved I did all those things. I rewarded myself yesterday when I was in Paris with a handbag and though I felt a little guilty, I reminded myself that 1. I restarted work early due to my gambling 2. I have not gambled for nearly 2 months!

You can stop too. Believe you deserve better. Let the losses go. Have faith that you can control your actions and stop gambling once and for all. 

You can’t afford to lose another penny

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

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You did the right thing coming on here to record your relapse.

If I recall the first time I said no more, I repeatedly gambled

Believe me it will only get worse if you don’t stop. 

You deserve better. Draw a line under the losses and look to the here and now and what you can do to stop

You will not get the money back by gambling