Self Sufficient Stephen wrote:
Hello Lisa. I have just been reading your diary and felt really sad.
You worked your little socks off all year and gambling has just taken everything away from you as well as causing you sadness, shame and remorse.
However, what's done is done and can't be undone. It is now a part of your past but please don't allow it to dictate your future. There's nothing quite so insidious as compulsive gambling so please do what ever you can to get it out of your life. I wish you well...stephen
Hey Stephen,
Thanks for that, I feel quite good today and your words have made me feel better. I haven’t added myself back to any pages and don’t feel like I want to. I got paid from my second job today so if I don’t spend any of it gambling I will be able to have plenty petrol, a full fridge and be able to buy the trousers and makeup I’ve been fancying and not run out of money before I get my big pay again. So “why would I gamble it away?” Is what I’m asking myself today
I’m so happy for you that you’re doing so well especially after 25 years. I’m hoping this is just going to be 2 years of my life gone and I will learn from it and never go back. I booked a holiday for me and my partner that Thomas cook take a direct debit for £57 for every time I get paid- that way atleast some of my money is going to something and I can’t not pay it as it’s taken out as soon as my pay goes in. I’ve been reading a lot of stories on here and I am feeling so thankful and blessed for having my house, car, boyfriend and dog. This has been the worst year of my life when it was supposed to be one of the best.
Nonchaser wrote: I haven't gambled since using gamstop. Please if you haven't already sign up. I can't emphasize this enough. Urges come and go but I have no way of following through on them. Live is beginning to settle with help from my gp. If I feel anything it's like a fool for being sucked into this for so many years. Facebook wouldn't appeal to me as not big wins, so safe there. Instead of gambling daily and most of my wage I am putting money into my home and changing areas that get me down like my job. There is hope I have gambled for over 25 years
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