I’m new here

[Ravel23]

Hi there, I just joined today, after covid started I was separated from a loved one overseas, and due to boredom my alcohol and gambling addiction grew significantly. I’ve got nothing to show for it except bitter feelings and today finally deciding I can’t fix this on my own, I called beyond and it’s already been helpful giving me hope. I was busy the rest of the day calling financial assistance and gambling help and will busy myself again tomorrow doing the same .

so yeah hi everyone

[quirkywords]

Ravel

Welcome to the forum.

I am sorry you were separated from your loved one.

I am glad you reach out to the support line and you have a plan.

Feel free to post anytime . you are not alone.

[Summer Rose]

Hi Ravel23

Welcome to the bb forums and thanks for sharing your story.

I'm so glad that the beyondblue support line was able to help you. Hope is a wonderful gift to receive, maybe the best gift of all. Cherish and nuture it.

Sounds like you've got good personal insight into the issues you are facing and a good plan. Coming here for support was a brilliant move, too. There are many people in this community with shared challenges and insight. You might also find talking with your GP to be helpful.

My family is overseas, so I understand your grief. Lots of ways to connect using technology but it's never quite the same (sigh). Hopefully we'll be travelling again soon.

Hang in there and good luck with tomorrow's calls.

Kind thoughts to you

[mocha delight]

Hi ravel23 welcome to the forums

[Ravel23]

Thanks for the welcome, it means a lot to know that there’re people out there to talk to instead of doing it alone.

thanks I appreciate it