15-03-2010, 10:22 PM
Hi Fiona,
Please believe that the one win that will sort everything out doesn't usually come and if it does it will not be enough to stop you. You will still have an addiction. I am compulsive gambler and I have recently admitted everything to my partner for a second time. This time I was sure he would leave but although he doesn't understand what I have done, he just wants to help me. The first time I gambled I had the big win to set myself straight. Of course I wanted that plus a little more for myself. I lost it all. This cycle will continue until you own up, come clean and get help. Doing this will be the hardest thing you have to do but the relief from the stress and lies is worth it. Try contacting Gamcare as they provide online counseling.
My partner was not upset about the money, it was the lies and the fact I didn't feel I could speak to him about this that hurt him the most. The sooner you come clean the better, before he finds out another way.
Good luck Fiona.
Please believe that the one win that will sort everything out doesn't usually come and if it does it will not be enough to stop you. You will still have an addiction. I am compulsive gambler and I have recently admitted everything to my partner for a second time. This time I was sure he would leave but although he doesn't understand what I have done, he just wants to help me. The first time I gambled I had the big win to set myself straight. Of course I wanted that plus a little more for myself. I lost it all. This cycle will continue until you own up, come clean and get help. Doing this will be the hardest thing you have to do but the relief from the stress and lies is worth it. Try contacting Gamcare as they provide online counseling.
My partner was not upset about the money, it was the lies and the fact I didn't feel I could speak to him about this that hurt him the most. The sooner you come clean the better, before he finds out another way.
Good luck Fiona.