bye gambling and debt!

Hey Goku,

Releasing pressure to pay it off quickly is something I have been struggling with. Making sure that the debt is manageable and you have enough to live is the most important factors. As long as the debts are getting cleared and not getting worse, then one day at a time, things will get better. As I am writing this, I am realising that it's probably more advice for myself, but if it helps you and anyone else, then that's great.

Shame the GA meetings are so far away, you could try CA if there's one close to you, it's Cocaine anonymous, however they are more accepting of any addition, substance or behaviour.

I have been suffering with depression too, and would gamble to try and escape the feelings, in reality al this did was make my situation worse and left me feeling more and more depressed. Now I finally understand when people say about spiralling out of control.

I'm nearly 6 months off my last bet now, and the depression is improving considerably. I'm dealing with the issues that have been making me feel depressed, debts are going in the right direction, albeit slower than I had hoped, but any progress is good progress.

I now live life one day at a time, and every day that I do not gamble is a bloody good day and I pat myself on the back. All of these pats on the back are adding up and day by day life is looking brighter.

You only need 2 people to have a meeting, you could contact GA about starting a new meeting local to you, could be very powerful action, and could help others in your local area.

All the best

Chris

Hi Goku,

I hope everything is going well. I've just recently started my stopping gambling/getting rid of debt journey so will watch o your journey with interest.

Great to hear Goku, stick with it.