[somedieyoung]

Hi, I am a gambler and I mostly do sportsbook bets, although I used to play slots for some time too. Back in 2020 I started the struggle to get better and fight against my addiction. It was a hard one, but I managed to stay “sober” for a few months. I paid my debts, fixed by personal situation and kept on enjoying normal life. Unfortunately in early Januray 2021 I relapsed and I kept on playing until today… I didn’t really spend THAT much time, cause I already had quite a lot to do anyway, but still not only I wasted some valuable time, but also lost a lot of money as well as went back in debts, luckily smaller ones then before. Shit happens, right? Yeah, but the most important part is to start fighting again. And again, if it will be necessary ever again, although let’s hope it won’t.

Luckily I still have my hobbies, I still have my personal relations in place (pandemic damaged it a bit, but the gambling didn’t), I still have part time job (freelancing actually, but I usually write for the same few clients anyway), I still do great on university, so nothing is lost and I can focus again on the recovery. Yeah, debts are a problem and I will need to work hard on incoming months to repay them, but apart from that, well, I see a damn big light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s hope it isn’t a train!

So what did I do and what’s my plan for incoming months?

a) stop any kind of gambling (obviously)
b) learn more about the addiction – understanding it is a key to success. Although I already know a lot about mechanisms behind it, there’s still quite a lot to learn. In my free time this week I plan to read more and more about the addiction and how to fight it.
c) work hard, repay the debts, start making some small savings
d) start this journal and post here an update every week (let’s say every Sunday)

I already blocked my accounts on all gambling providers available in my country and renewed gamban license for next month (when I get some money from my work I will buy it for a whole year). I installed it on my PC and will install tomorrow on my mobile phone (I still have one bet which I made a few days ago; it will be resolved tomorrow and if I win I would like to withdraw money – I can’t make any new bets there anyway and will immediately install gamban after resolving it anyway).

Okay, so that’s it for now. Tomorrow will be day one I suppose. Please keep your fingers crossed and wish me good luck or something like that, although I do not believe in luck (well, all gamblers shouldn’t). Cheers and thanks for reading!

[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.
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!

[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.
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!

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