39 year old mum of 2 with an addiction

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(@debsy371)
Posts: 236
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Hello all,

 

This is my journal of my recovery from an online gambling addiction. I have been gambling every day(with the exception of a six month break) for 3 years. I was introduced to online slots an bingo by a friend with one of the old faithful "refer a friend" schemes. Sadly I had a big win pretty much right off the bat and thought "this is easy money!". Well fast forward 3 years and this has almost destroyed my life. Misery, neglecting my young children, hiding my problems and taking money from my husband to gamble away. Well I finally confessed and I feel free an ready to recover. I CAN AND I WILL BEAT THIS

 
Posted : 8th February 2021 9:11 pm
(@debsy371)
Posts: 236
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Day 1 complete. 24 hours gamble free. Reading everyone's story's has been so helpful. 

 
Posted : 9th February 2021 11:02 am
S.A
 S.A
(@s-687)
Posts: 4883
 

Well done!!

Registered with Gamstop?... it will stop you gambling when the urge next strikes, which it surely will do.

Anyway, keep up the good work.. S.A 

 
Posted : 9th February 2021 11:15 am
(@rochg)
Posts: 401
 

 

A very positive start Debsy37 !!!

Do seriously consider, as S.A. wisely suggests, Gamstop (takes 10 mins,  select the '5 year' option.

Then Gamban - (get it for free via www.gamban.com/gamcare ) 

Then consider handing over financial control to a trusted loved one.

Positive steps that will really help you - all the very best 🙂 

 
Posted : 9th February 2021 11:59 am
Poblwc
(@poblwc)
Posts: 370
 

Well done for confessing Debs . I mentioned to you before it has taken 14 years for me to confess!!! So there is always someone worsen off  than you. I have no control over finances now which is a MASSIVE relief. Keep going you can do this xx

 
Posted : 9th February 2021 1:39 pm
(@debsy371)
Posts: 236
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2 days gamble free. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching and thinking about changes I want to make in my life. Feeling strong 

 
Posted : 10th February 2021 9:29 am
 Loux
(@loux)
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Well done debsy your off to a positive start 

Lou x 

 
Posted : 10th February 2021 4:50 pm
(@debsy371)
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Day 3 completely gamble free. It’s been a long time since I said that. I Started module two of gamchange last night and it was truely eye opening. Seeing how much money I had spent it a typical month. I discussed it with my fiancé while I was filling it out as I have now found being completely honest is the only way. It ended in a very tearful (on my part) discussion about how I had hurt him. Recovery is not easy but I WILL do it

 
Posted : 11th February 2021 11:21 am
(@debsy371)
Posts: 236
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4 days gamble free. I went for a walk this morning for 5 miles and blew some of the cobwebs away. Feeling strong 

 
Posted : 12th February 2021 10:27 am
(@debsy371)
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5 days done 🙂

 
Posted : 13th February 2021 4:47 pm
Aum
 Aum
(@aum)
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Debsy is a darling

Nearing big Four O 

Gamble-free determined

Not to play the slots no more

 

It never is real easy

For an addict to abstain

But Debsy is determined

Gamble-free she will remain

 

One day you will look back

With a big whopping sigh of relief

For the time you showed great courage

And developed self belief 

 

Wishing you every success on your gamble-free adventure.

Aum.

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Posted : 13th February 2021 9:30 pm
(@debsy371)
Posts: 236
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Posted by: Aum

Debsy is a darling

Nearing big Four O 

Gamble-free determined

Not to play the slots no more

It never is real easy

For an addict to abstain

But Debsy is determined

Gamble-free she will remain

 

One day you will look back

With a big whopping sigh of relief

For the time you showed great courage

And developed self belief 

 

Wishing you every success on your gamble-free adventure.

Aum.

Love this!! Thank you so much!! Also 6 days done !!! 

 
Posted : 14th February 2021 10:46 am
Aum
 Aum
(@aum)
Posts: 3947
 

Early days Debsy but you have a great attitude and are determined to rediscover yourself.

A full week gamble-free tomorrow which is excellent. I will be raising my coffee cup in the morning to salute your excellent progress.

Aum.

 
Posted : 14th February 2021 9:24 pm
 Loux
(@loux)
Posts: 848
 

Your doing really well debsy you should be proud of how your facing this! Its been nice to virtually meet you

Lou x

 
Posted : 14th February 2021 9:45 pm
(@rochg)
Posts: 401
 

Debsy may I just add my delight 🙂 a great start to a better life 🙂 

 
Posted : 14th February 2021 10:09 pm
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