88. Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Overcoming Gambling Problems

88. Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Overcoming Gambling Problems

When gambling gets out of control it is a challenging and deeply isolating struggle. However, it is absolutely possible to get through this with shifting your mindset and accessing support and tools. One of the most crucial steps in overcoming this challenge is acceptance - acknowledging the realities of your situation and taking responsibility for change.

In this episode of Fold em, we provide practical tips and an inspiring personal story about how acceptance can help you get unstuck from problem gambling.

You get to benefit from the experience and wisdom of two guests. Jen Gregg has been a counsellor with Gambling Support BC for more than twenty years and has great insight into what is needed to overcome gambling problems. She's joined by Adam, a former poker player, who knows first hand how gambling can get out of hand when you least expect it to happen to you. He tells us about the bumpy road of fully accepting he had a gambling problem and how he was able to rebuild his life after being honest with himself and others.

Listen now and hear:

  • That it's common to be struggling with gambling, and despite this, not want to let it go
  • That facing the facts about your gambling is a crucial steps towards changing it
  • Practical tips for getting unstuck from gambling problems through acceptance

To read a summary of this episode, visit the blog for episode 88 at www.problemgamblinghelp.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.

To connect with online groups and supports, here's some options:

Gamblers Anonymous

Gam-Anon

GamTalk (online chat forum)

Recovery Road Online

Gamblers, Families and Friends in Recovery

The Broke Girl Society

Reach out to us at Fold em through Facebook or Instagram. Find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also send us an email to Foldempodcast@gmail.com. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

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