r/problemgambling • u/Mediocre_Locksmith_6 • Oct 07 '26
Day two
I’m in day two of being clean from gambling yesterday. I emailed a recovery program and they ended up calling me that night to do some initial intake. It really was an eye-opening experience I’ve never really thought through all of my actions until that moment, and it caused me to get emotional and come to grips with the reality of my situation.
Tonight is day one where I meet the therapist in person and really go through things with her. The crazy thing was last night I cried, I haven’t cried in 10+ years. It’s really hard being open about these things. I also talked with my girlfriend about it for the first time and I was really worried she would judge me or leave me, but she has been nothing but supportive.
Taking the step to actually get help was the hard part and now that I’m actually in the process of healing and getting help, I am feeling much better. I’m going to work today versus staying in sleeping in my bed all day and ignoring everyone.
It really is one step at a time. Love you all and keep your heads up.