Gamblers Anonymous
Free peer meetings for people with a gambling problem.
For people and families affected by gambling. Talk with people in China who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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Free peer meetings for people with a gambling problem.
Science-based addiction recovery meetings you run yourself, online and in person.
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โReading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are about three years ago. I remember the adverts everywhere like it was yesterday. I can talk about it now without falling apart. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold. xโ
โReading this late at night? I've been there. I was right where you are not that long ago, about a year. For me it was self exclusion from the sites. I picked up the guitar again. It doesn't stay this heavy. Keep going, even slowly.โ
โI was in the same place this time last year. The worst part was betting apps on my phone at 3am. This year I did a 5k, slowly. Things come back, slower than you'd like but they do. Hang on.โ
โFor anyone new to this: I've been there. For me it was in 2023. I remember betting apps on my phone at 3am like it was yesterday. I laugh properly again. It doesn't stay this heavy. Be gentle with yourself.โ