Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Hi I’m looking to get help for my gambling addiction <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  You have came to the right place mate, what has been going on?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  I’ve never been to a meeting or spoken with anyone about it before <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Well done Colin, you have made the first step👍<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  I’ve been gambling for years and over the last year or so it’s got worse and it’s starting to put a strain on finances as well as my relationship with my partner <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  And my mental health <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  We can help you to stop gambling mate.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Thank you, I’ve tried to stop on my own but need help <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  I tried that too, many times.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  GA is the only place that made me stop and stay stopped<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Ok great, can you tell me a bit about your history? <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Where are you based Colin?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  I’m in Ayrshire, live in ayr <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  I gambled for around 12 years and for the last 3 years of that it was every day of the week, GA saved my life.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  What did you gamble on if you don’t mind me asking? <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Horses, dogs and Football.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Yeah I’m mainly football but also slots and things too <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  It only ever brought me grief and unhappiness <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  I can relate, what do I do now? I’ve never went anywhere for any help with anything like this before <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  The next step is for me to get a member from your area to call you for a chat.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Ok, I actually go on holiday on Sunday for a few days <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  It would still be good for you to have a chat with someone tomorrow as it will really help you.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Ok would around lunchtime be ok?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Yes mate, what’s your number?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  07516347230 what kind of time?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  What’s best for you?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Would 1pm be ok? <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  I will get that set up for you mate👍<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Ok great thank you <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Your very welcome mate, take care of yourself.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Colin </strong> :  Thanks again <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Day at a time you will get there Colin👍<br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.