This is the third time i have had a relapse and the timing couldnt be any worse, each time ive had to pay something out wether its kids birthday party or friends do, i feel like im being punished each time my bad luck comes into play another reason why i cant afford to relapse as im borrowing money which i dont have just to keep everyone happy, if i didnt gamble i wouldnt be in this situation to begin with, my family doesnt even understand this is an illness as nobody other then me has had this issue, i just about manage to do it this time sorry for the rant
Hi @tazman
I've read lots of your posts and do really empathise with you. It feels to me that you are experiencing above average or a sustained period of relapses given its your 3rd one? I know how awful a relapse can be to your mental health and finance, and I can also relate to your point where financial priorities always seem to pop up after a heavy loss. That being said I really be am interested to know what blocks you currently have in place and also how difficult you've made it for yourself to gamble? Do you have GamStop, gamban, sense etc.. Ultimately these gambling companies are there to make a profit for their shareholders, not us gambling addicts, so try to prepare for the next relapse you may experience by putting as much distance between you and the opportunity to gamble, it sucks at first but you do get used to it and overcome the desire. You sound like a genuinely top person that just needs a break, however it's tough to get a break if you continue to gamble, it is a mugs game and the house always wins in the end.
Keep it real hombre!
Oranje
@oranje01 i have done gameban and mosses, i have gambled few times 6 years ago didnt like never been tempted but have done game ban ive barred myself from casino, its the bookies that did me over and its only roulette those fobt are what caused this mess the only good thing thats happened is i won to begin with i couldnt stop my only concern is i should have relapses earlier has i wouldnt have struggled thats my luck for u
I banned most of my online accounts two weeks and currently not missing the insanity of it all
If its just bookies that are having you off you can just go in and tell them to ban you
If they still let you in they can get in really hot water these days !
@287hzyl0pq the problem is their far to many about i like going leeds manchester bradford far too many about ive barred myself before it doesnt always work i was gf during the whole of lockdown i didnt have gameban online never interested i did almost 3 years i had no temptation however i was fully responsible for my own relapse i took a free bet and won, and from then on ive gambled for 2 weeks to a month then stopped for 6-9 months each time ive had 3 lapses since then and it the first time i have gotten myself into debt reading stories of people relapsing is what scares me infact two people who i personally know have done 8-10 years without a relapse and without the help of Ga both guys were very addictive and i cant see them every going back so i do know no matter how addicted u are it can be stopped im determined this time and i need to work on myself, the relapse after lockdown was my own fault and its only my last relapse this is the first time i have taken responsbility for my actions and i know it can be beaten
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