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    • #54961
      Iceboy46
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      I started online gambling last 7 years ago prior to that I have always considered gambling addiction as a thing for lazy people. It all started when my friends then will bet on a sport and win it that is when I started developing interest, the day I played my first bet and won, I didn’t know that’s the day I sold my soul, until sometime later I noticed that I couldn’t seem to be able to stop even when I used up all my savings I still looked for means to gamble. Now my life is in shambles, my business bankrupt and knee deep in debt. I want to stop but I don’t know how.

    • #54962
      tommik
      Participant

      Hello, i just screwed up today, maybe not that much as you but lost all my savings.

      no we are not gonna win that back, try to make a plan on how to get loses back, it can take some time , it wont be tomorrow but try to figure it out normal way out of it witch will not include gambling, remember you are in this world for 1 time, you dont know how long that is , so try to figure out a plan , do the plan and live on ( i hope you can make it in few months)

    • #54963
      dunc
      Participant

      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!

    • #54964
      Iceboy46
      Participant

      Thanks a lot Tommic only that the urge can be awfully strong sometimes but I am trying my best not to gamble again

    • #54965
      Steev
      Participant

      “I want to stop but I don’t know how.”
      The four steps that I recommend are: 1) Lose access to gambling – ban or block yourself from gambling places or websites – there is information on blockers under information on this site – or check other posts in this forum. 2) Lose access to finance. Easier if you have a trusted family member or close friend that can take over this for you for a while. If you are on your own, more tricky – but again if you read through this forum you will find some ideas. 3) Keep busy with other things (non gambling) that interest you. Yes anything as long as it is non gambling or addictive in another way (no point in trading one addiction for another!) 4) Get as much support as possible. There are lots of on-line meetings at the moment – from Gamblers’ Anonymous, through to SMART recovery and facebook groups. There are probably local options as well (I don’t know which country you are in.) There are the groups on here – click on the link to see what times suit you.
      All this will help you to stop. Staying stopped is another matter! I wish you well.

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