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Hi dwoody64,

Sorry to hear you are struggling with your gambling.  Well done for reaching out for support.  Please contact the 24/7 helpline on 0808 8020 133 or through Netline on the website for confidential advice and information if you would like someone to talk to. 

Best Wishes

Clare 

Forum Admin

Hi I'm new here as well just realised that I can't deal it on my own anymore I need a help!???

you are heading the right direction.  Can you put someone else is charge of your finances?  Or can they at least be a buffer so you just can’t go impulsively get money?  If there is someone you can trust in that role, I would start there.  Be honest with yourself.  Don’t feel guilty or ashamed.  This is a disease that can strike anyone.  Be brave.  Be strong.

Greg

Hi

I walked in to the recovery program some time ago.

For me the addictions and obsessions were just a way of me escaping from how I felt within myself.

I was not a bad person evil or stupid

I was simple emotionally vulnerable and tried to escape in my fears when I could not cope with people life or situations.

In time I gave up talking about being in action or money lost I got focused on listing my needs me want and in time my goals.

I am a non-religious person and found that the recovery program was not only help me heal my pains but also help me face each one of my fears.

As I exchanged every unhealthy habit into healthy habits, I lived a much healthier life.

It was important to understand that abstaining on its own was not enough for me, for me I needed to become more productive and self-sufficient in my life.

Please stick with the recovery program all the effort you put into your recovery will be self-rewarding.

For me the recovery program was a very healthy habit and I would be able to live my healthy life to the full.

Love and peace to everyone.

Dave L

AKA Dave Of Beckenham UK