01-06-2010, 12:32 PM
Hi Andy
The PM I was going to send you was re free counselling services that are available in the UK.
Sorry about the 2nd message...I didn't think the first one had been posted.
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I think you would benefit from some professional counselling. I know it helped me a great deal when I felt like you do now. I thought it was all BS, but I have changed my opinion. If you can get a counsellor who you feel comfortable with...it just feels great to open up. This particular organisation offers free online/telephone or face to face counselling. So...if you would feel better by being able to talk ANONYMOUSLY on the phone or online to a counsellor rather than in person, you do have that option.
A lot of CG's have a lapse. When they do, as in your case, they generally gamble more heavily than they ever did.
S**t happens! A momentary lapse on our parts is all it takes.Don't give up on yourself, and don't be too hard on yourself.
You had 10 months clean and had virtually straightened out your financial woes. So you know that it can be achieved. You have done it before & you can do it again.
How was your GA meeting? Are you feeling more comfortable in the meeting? Are you getting any useful information or help through the meeting?
Best wishes
Roy
The PM I was going to send you was re free counselling services that are available in the UK.
Sorry about the 2nd message...I didn't think the first one had been posted.
I am not allowed to post the organisations name on this open forum. <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt=":oops:" title="Embarrassed" /><!-- s:oops: -->
I think you would benefit from some professional counselling. I know it helped me a great deal when I felt like you do now. I thought it was all BS, but I have changed my opinion. If you can get a counsellor who you feel comfortable with...it just feels great to open up. This particular organisation offers free online/telephone or face to face counselling. So...if you would feel better by being able to talk ANONYMOUSLY on the phone or online to a counsellor rather than in person, you do have that option.
A lot of CG's have a lapse. When they do, as in your case, they generally gamble more heavily than they ever did.
S**t happens! A momentary lapse on our parts is all it takes.Don't give up on yourself, and don't be too hard on yourself.
You had 10 months clean and had virtually straightened out your financial woes. So you know that it can be achieved. You have done it before & you can do it again.
How was your GA meeting? Are you feeling more comfortable in the meeting? Are you getting any useful information or help through the meeting?
Best wishes
Roy