Taking back control: Lies, Compulsion and Recovery | Shamil Gillani | TEDxKingstonUponThamesSalon

A beautiful family and financial security is what most dream of. For Shamil Gillani the lure of gambling resulted in him nearly losing everything which he held so dear.
Shamil talks about his 12-year uncontrollable addiction that saw him turn into a compulsive liar, gamble his family savings the day before his wedding and the steps he now takes daily to battle his addiction.
As well as sharing his destructive experience, supporting others, chairing meetings at the Gamblers Anonymous group where he started his road to recovery, he also actively campaigns for a change in legislation on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals.
"Gambling addiction is so hidden it’s easy to be engulfed in; it's the steps you take after that support your recovery" Shamil is a Kingston resident who suffered a 12-year uncontrollable gambling addiction. Turning his life around, he now chairs meetings at the Gamblers Anonymous group where he started his road to recovery. He also actively campaigns for a change in legislation on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@IGotUrNumber]

people dont understand whats going on in the minds of a compulsive gambler...your story is my story is their story

[@shellxxxs]

I have been inspired to quit my addiction I'm seeking help

[@PeakySpike]

so how you doing now?

[@jackmathews2284]

@@PeakySpike I just told all my friends it felt good damn near fixed all my anxious thoughts

[@medetabay7790]

Inspiring story, hope he will never relapse again!

[@sajmeister]

Amazing and inspiring story, best of luck and may you continue fighting the good fight. Here to support you and wish you nothing but the best.

[@maryavila6848]

Your story is helping me, to be strong and stay away from the darkness of the casino, thanks for sharing your story.

[@MarieJFE]

Brilliant talk! You are very good at public speaking:D

[@nmukhtar2000]

Painful but story of my life

[@mollyt1416]

You have an amazing speaking voice….Good Luck to you sir.

[@eastermars]

I find myself drawn to the tables to get the that high in my head

[@miamoore9431]

Do you still gamble??

[@nasah2782]

Abhi abhi daal kayi he sherni ny

[@anglegrinder4630]

12 year 250k is WAYYY undershot for ANY gambler who fires,12 yrs is ALOT of time,enourmous,addicts always thing 250k is the magic admission number,no offense just keeping it real

[@hbrotha1866]

That’s facts just this year I gambled like 20k

[@chherea]

Watching this was a waste of time.

[@ndk6139]

I disagree

[@amigos786]

Reading your comment was waste of time

[@savagelykarmatic2554]

U need professional help then. Please consider it!

[@medetabay7790]

Why so? Just because he didn't gave any specific advise?