Hi Titan,

I've had a chat with the helpline team. If you give us a call on 0808 800 0303, we'll see if we can put you through to a nurse as soon as possible.

goldengirl is also right. If you feel you need support during the times the helpline is closed, you can always call Samaritans which is open 24 hours a day at 08457 90 90 90 or Gamcare which is open until midnight at 0808 8020133.

I hope this helps,
Ezinda

In my humble opinion, if someone enjoys activities such as shopping, cleaning golfing, gambling, partying, drinking or any other legal activities which give them pleasure, then there is no problem. Until it causes themselves or others concern. Be it financial. social, or psychological., or just a feeling that "I should not be doing this" That, I believe is when the "line has been crossed" And of course it may have absoutely nothing to do with pd or pd medication. If you feel it is a factor, then the obvious action to take is to consult your GP/neurologist/pd nurse , or even your nearest and dearest?

Keep talking, Titan, whether it’s to your GP, your Neuro, the Helpline, the Samaritans or us. For the sake of your family, you must do what is right.

Hi Titan

I have provided a link to the National problem gambling clinic. It is run by the NHS and they provide one to one therapy including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy. They help you deal with the underlying reasons for gambling eg the drugs and will also provide support for family members affected by your gambling. You will need a referral to get access to the clinic from your GP or Neuro.

I urge you to pursue this suggestion and change course quickly as i fear currently for your health and well being if you carry on gambling.

Regards
bluey

http://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/gambling_whatservicesareprovided.html

Hello Titan, as you know we don't live very far from each other 'across the fields' I think one of your poems said!!

I just wondered if you might like to meet for a coffee as you seem to be feeling pretty low? I too have been where you are now but with support came through, perhaps we might have a blooming good moan together. It might also keep you out of the betting shop for an hour.LOL

Please think about it, I know that you've recently lost your car but I could come across to you? Let me know by private message if you want to meet up.

glenchass