Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  Hi<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Hi Alan I am looking to seek help for my gambling addiction <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  You’re in the right place mate. What problems are you having?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  I have always been a gambler, and I am spending all my money in machines and its starting to take a grip on me, and it's going to end up costing me my marriage <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Everytime I walk past an arcades or bookies I can't help but go in and gamble<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  And its tearing Me apart, and I can't control it<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  Gambling took over my life as well mate and nearly cost me everything. If your really struggling I can get you some local support<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Yes that would be great mate thank you<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  What area are you from Darren?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  How do you cope now since you stopped?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Edinburgh/musselburgh mate<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  Getting the proper help has taken away the urges mate. My life is now calm and I have time for family , friends etc<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  Are you Edin or Musselburgh?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Musselburgh mate<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  Ok if you give me a contact number I can have someone local contact you and get you the help you need <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  07716476911<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Thank you very much mate<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  No probs. Do you want to ask anything else mate?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Does it get easier with the help?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  It certainly does mate. Gambling dominated my life and my thinking. Taking my addiction seriously and getting help has allowed me to get on with my life and enjoy it<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  That's what I need mate as gambling Is a horrible addiction and It's starting to take over my life, <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Thank you very much for the chat mate<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  No probs mate. Someone will be in touch soon<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  Perfect mate thank you so much<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Darren</strong> :  You enjoy the rest of your weekend sir<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Alan D.</strong> :  Will do mate<br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.