Hi all,
 I've been wondering if it’s actually possible for someone with a gambling addiction to control their behavior. Personally, I’ve tried numerous times to quit or reduce my gambling, but it always seems to spiral back to where I started. Even small bets seem to escalate over time. I’ve seen others who can place casual bets without issue, but I’m not one of them. What are your thoughts or experiences on this? Can compulsive gambling truly be controlled, or is it just a losing battle?
Hello Darshan H,
It sounds like you are saying that you have struggled with stopping gambling, and you have struggled with reducing your spending on gambling, and you are wondering if it is possible to have more control.Â
Many of the GamCare forum members have had times when they felt out of control with their spending on gambling, and they have struggled with stopping gambling. Many forum members have used support and found a way forward in their recovery. You can read some posts in the 'Success stories' section, where people share stories of their progress, as a way to give others hope for recovery:
https://community.gamcare.org.uk/forum/success-stories/
If you are based in Britain, please call us on our freephone 0808 8020 133, or come through on our Live Chat or WhatsApp, if you would like to find out more about support options for your recovery.
Take care,
Adam.
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