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      catracho94
      Participant

      Im 26 and a health worker. I’ve been gambling since 16 and it has really become a problem the last 4 years. It first started with small amounts with friends. Later I discovered casinos and online gambling. I’ts safe to say, I now work to gamble. Im tired of living like this, this last year alone felt like 3 years in one. I live alone, so my escape valve always ends up being gambling. Today I was playing blackjack, ended up losing not a great deal of money, but after I stopped. I started crying. I don’t want to live like this anymore. Im not sure how to ask for help, or seek help. I want to get my life back together and it just seems so far away for me to gain control again of my life. Im sorry if my thoughts are all over the place, English is not my first language and at this moment im really desperate to try and look any type of counseling to get a grip.

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      Dunc
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      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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