• Keith posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 3 months, 1 weeks ago

    Looking for someone to talk to and sponsor me.
    First time asking for asking for help with this type of recovery

    • I’m not sure what type of gambling you do. For myself it was slots off and on line.
      Off line it’s been years since I’ve placed a bot.
      On line in a few days I will have three months free of a bet. And slips on and off for a couple of years before that. I started eight years ago.
      Ultimately I realized it’s up to myself to stay away.
      I started by self exclusion. Closing accounts is a good idea because I felt if I left it open that’s a place to go back too. Why if I want to quit.
      Why did I start it was fun. I thought I could get extra money. Maybe it still would be fun but there was no extra money for me.
      Long story short. It wouldn’t hurt to speak with a councillor. Join a ga meeting. I believe they offer sponsors.
      Share your struggles with someone you can truly trust.
      Take stopping one day at a time.
      It’s not going to be easy. Let the urges pass and remain strong.
      You are the driver of your destiny.
      You also are far from alone. Many of us struggle to stay away.
      For myself I just saw myself falling farther back financially and I’m tired of that.