Gamblers Anonymous
Free peer meetings for people with a gambling problem.
For people and families affected by gambling. Talk with people in Sri Lanka 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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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
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
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
โDear stranger, i was where you are this time last year. Back then it was chasing losses. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once. Things come back, slower than you'd like but they do. From someone who gets it.โ