68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness

68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness

What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped? We're answering this question for you over the next four episodes. In this first one, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling - on you and your life, as well as on those around you. If what you have been doing to address a gambling problem hasn't been working, we encourage you to take a risk and try something different. In particular, be willing to reach out for help and get guidance from those who know something about gambling issues.

Listen now and hear:

  • Georgete's story of getting 4-months away from gambling and how online recovery groups, working with a sponsor, and writing about GA's 20 Questions has helped her to get there.
  • Why more is needed than just saying, "I'm done" to prevent a relapse.
  • What to do when you reach that point of "enough is enough" (so you don't get pulled back into gambling again).

To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.

If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:

Canada: click here

United States: National Council on Problem Gambling

United Kingdom: GamCare

Australia: Gamblers' Help

If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.

In this and upcoming episodes, we talk about groups and supports that are available online. Here's some options to check-out:

Recovery Road Online

Gamblers in Recovery

Gamblers Anonymous

Gam-Anon

GamTalk

The Broke Girl Society

If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also reach out through Foldempodcast@gmail.com. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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