[Dolly]

I feel emotionally exhausted from gambling, so I’m in therapy. Learning, reading, and even conversations are hard to stay on topic. It’s been a week since, and I’m anxious anyway, so I’ll be short on the topic today. I been looking down, at my stuff, finding withdraw statements, messes, and frustrations to deal with. Without therapy I otherwise get into the dual anxiety of my compulsions, I cannot stay focused on my feelings, which are now emotions. I hope I never gamble again.
I’m also aware this is a public site, and I’m not open enough in real time, about my problem, so I’ll keep it short. I’m learning how not to gamble, and doing just that.

[Dunc]

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.

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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

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[Dolly]

Today, I relapsed, I spent 40′ on line gaming, it’s not a winning site, just game. I started playing the Freeplay yesterday. If I have difficulty I’ll call myself out and I make mistakes,

[Rdy4Chng]

Hi there, I know for myself I cannot play ANY type of slot games even if they are free. It triggers me to want to play for real money. Just a thought, maybe try to steer clear of any type of online games for a while? Any kind of game that gives you a thrill can trigger you and lead back to gambling for real.
Just my 2 cents.
Take care.

[Dolly]

I was nice, I wish I could so, I’m trying for myself, and my sanity, and much more. I can’t imagine, what people have gone through for centuries, now I know. It’s crazy, but win or lose, it’s a loss.

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