12-03-2010, 04:02 PM
Hi,
Don't be scared of the meetings. Walking through the door for your first meeting is the hardest step.
Most meetings start by the current members introducing themselves
e.g. my name is steve and i'm a compulsive gambler. my last bet was 26/02/2003.
You will get to hear from current members about where they are in their recovery and you will soon realise that you are not alone and many people are in the same boat and had similar experiences to yourself.
You may hear members therapies about their gambling days and what barriers they have put in place since coming to GA.
Usually new members are asked to tell the room about their gambling. This is a good time to get everything off your chest and admit you have a problem with gambling. Be honest, don't worry whats heard in the meeting, stays in the meeting - that's why its gamblers anonymous.
I was a young/shy man when i first attended GA, then a year down the line i was chairing meetings. i couldn't believe the turn around and confidence i had gained from attending GA and stopping gambling.
Hope this helps.
Get to the meeting - you don't have to say anything if you don't feel up to it. There's no pressure from the meeting. You will feel a lot better after the first meeting though i can assure you.
Regards
Steve
Don't be scared of the meetings. Walking through the door for your first meeting is the hardest step.
Most meetings start by the current members introducing themselves
e.g. my name is steve and i'm a compulsive gambler. my last bet was 26/02/2003.
You will get to hear from current members about where they are in their recovery and you will soon realise that you are not alone and many people are in the same boat and had similar experiences to yourself.
You may hear members therapies about their gambling days and what barriers they have put in place since coming to GA.
Usually new members are asked to tell the room about their gambling. This is a good time to get everything off your chest and admit you have a problem with gambling. Be honest, don't worry whats heard in the meeting, stays in the meeting - that's why its gamblers anonymous.
I was a young/shy man when i first attended GA, then a year down the line i was chairing meetings. i couldn't believe the turn around and confidence i had gained from attending GA and stopping gambling.
Hope this helps.
Get to the meeting - you don't have to say anything if you don't feel up to it. There's no pressure from the meeting. You will feel a lot better after the first meeting though i can assure you.
Regards
Steve