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i am an addict
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Hi my name is deano.

Over the last few months I have been increasingly gambling on horses, dogs, football slot machines,on line and the lottery.

My stakes have gradually increased over time spending every penny
chasing the "one" that would get me out of trouble.

I never win why do I do it??????

I thought I could control my gambling.
I thought I could put things right.
The truth is "I can't".

I have a very respectful job which I absolutely love.

However I have abused the trust of those who believe in me, people I respect enormously by using their money to fund my need to gamble.

The same people that have now given me the support to come to terms with my addiction and the opportunity to seek the help and advice I desperately need.

I am married I have teenage children.

My wife knew nothing of my actions I would go to different betting shops on my
days off while she was at work spending all day there gambling on every race until I lost everything.

I would gamble on line but not so often, it does not compare to being with others
the feeling of being involved in the "action" and receiving an immediate payout.

I could say boredom was the cause but the reality is that the thrill of the win
was the real reason.

Why? I never won big sums,in fact I never win.

I gamble in "binges" not every day that is why I have refused to accept until now
that I have a problem.

I have now confessed all to my wife who is totally distraught by what I have been doing however she has vowed to help me.

If my wife had not told me how much she loved me and vowed to stand by and support me then I know that I would not be writing this now as I could see only
one option.

I have begun seeking help from professional people however I believe
the only way I can get the help I really need is from people that have been through this experience.

I hope and pray I can repay the faith and support my family friends & collegues are prepared to offer in dealing with this.

I will be attending my first meeting next week in the london area.

I finally confess I am an addict.
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