Welcome. Everything said during this chat will be treated in the strictest confidence.<div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Hi Linda<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Hi, I have a gambling problem and this is the first time I've admitted it <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  That’s great to hear that you have now admitted it, we can really help you.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Thank you <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  How long has this been going on?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  10 years maybe more on and off<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  What type of gambling?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Online bingo or slots<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Do you know that you can ban yourself from them through your phone or iPad?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  I have done about a week ago and contacted stepchange to help with my money issues but I couldn't admit on the form I had an addiction <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  No problem at all, at least you are now willing to do something about your problem and that’s a start Linda.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Yes I've really messed up so many years I just want to be normal<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  And you can get normality back into your life.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Yes, I enjoyed it when I was doing it but I realise it's stopped me doing better things. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Yeah it can take over really quickly, where are you based Linda?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  I'm in Scotland <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  What part?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Perth<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  There is a meeting in Perth tonight too but it has already started, would it be okay for me to get a Perth member to give you a call later tonight or in the morning for a bit of support?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  I'm in myself at the moment but my husband will be in later and most of the weekend. I finish work at 1pm on weekdays and can chat then. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  So what about 1.30pm on Monday?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Yes that's good. <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  No problem at all, what is your number Linda?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  07456517215<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Thank you, I’m happy to have a chat with you just now or if you want to wait till Monday that’s ok too?<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Can you tell me what help is on offer in my area please? I don't think I could go to a group meeting I feel so ashamed <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  We have meetings in Perth on a Tuesday and Friday evening but we don’t do one to one as we are a fellowship of men and women who support each other through identification, listening is more important than talking initially.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  I understand and I'm grateful. I think I have deeper issues that need addressed <br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  One issue at a time though Linda, please have faith that we can help you with your gambling problem.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Ok thank you. I'll go now before my husband returns and I'll talk on Monday to someone.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  You take care Linda, we will be in touch.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Linda </strong> :  Thank you.<br></div><div style='font-size:16px';><strong>Mark S.</strong> :  Your welcome👍<br></div><br>== This Chat Has Been Closed ==<br>Press "Exit Chat" to return to homepage.