The details for the Bolton meeting can be found in the 'Meetings' section on the main GA website.

Big Dave (Uxbridge/Eastcote)

Hello.

All you need to do is turn up at the time advertised for that particular meeting, there is nothing more you need to do.

Big Dave (Eastcote/Uxbridge)

Hello.

There is an online meeting held in the chat room every Thursday evening at 8pm I believe. There is a link to the chat room on the home page of the GA website, however it cannot be accessed with a mobile device.

Big Dave (Eastcote/Uxbridge)

Hello. Not sure what Marco meant when suggesting to contact the local GA office as GA doesn't not have offices, however you can seek out your nearest GA meeting. There you will find support and guidance to help you stop gambling.

I understand that it's difficult with a small baby, is there nobody in your life that could look after the little one for you for a few hours one evening?

Compulsive gambling IS a progressive illness, it only gets worse unless you stop!

Big Dave (Eastcote/Uxbridge)

The only thing I would suggest is to go to a meeting, I understand you don't drive but, unless you are willing to get on the bus or a train or even ask someone for a lift then I guess that rules that out.

If you are going to gamble as soon as you get a bit of money (like when you got paid) then maybe the first thing you can do is completely hand your finances over to someone close to you who you can trust. If you have no money you cannot bet!

Big Dave (Eastcote/Uxbridge)

Hello.

There are numerous people ready to speak to you in GA meetings across the country. Alternatively, why not go into the chat room and talk to people in there? There is a link to the chat room on the home page of this GA website (not accessible with a mobile device though).

You are not alone.

Big Dave (Eastcote/Uxbridge)

Hi
I am a compulsive gambler and not gambled for 6 months. I have tried GA for 10 years on and off but this time I feel I am recovering as opposed to abstaining. I have tried to change the way I see and do things , tried to work the program and be determined to change. it's hard , and some aspects are harder than others.
Xmas has become a time of year I dread. In the past it has been a time where I have gambled heavily as an excuse to get extra money, also payday changes so I could access wages before all the debts and commitments are paid. January was always a month of threatening letters, repeated phone calls and regrets. None of which I currently have.
It was Xmas day 8 years ago my ex took the kids and left it wasn't that straight forward , but basically that was the official end of the marriage. Xmas day for the last few years has been a day on my own watching catch up tv and blocking out everything else.
I have a new partner now who wants me to do normal Xmas activities , I don't feel ready. I have explained it to her and she says she understands and its up to me.
Why do I feel this way
It is set in my ex taking my kids, having no money through gambling but also a feeling of self worth , not wanting people to be nice to me , buying me presents I haven't reciprocated.
I am trying to change these feelings and be a recovering gambler however it is still October and people are making plans for this special day ,meal which for me has totally negative feelings. I just don't want to consider this now but it is weighing heavy on my mind.
I have posted to write down my thoughts, to show how irrational this illness is, and demonstrate what a long slow process recovery can be
In strength and unity

Hello.

Just like many other posts on this forum the advice is the same, seek out your nearest GA meeting and attend. There you will find the support and guidance you will need to stop gambling.

Things will only get worse until you do something about it. When I stopped gambling the meetings were the only thing that helped.

Big Dave (Uxbridge/Eastcote)

Scroll down, below the forum in the right-hand column on the front page of the Website. Although, cannot be accessed with a mobile device.

Big Dave (Uxbridge/Eastcote)

Just turn up