hello im 22 years old... at the age of 18 I won 250k on a scratchcard, I didn't know how to react, but since that time, I have lost bout 70,000 on gambling, I have suffered through depression and loss off a baby in time!, its come to the point I go to sleep thinking what have I done with my life!, gambling is one of the worst addictions out there, I just need your help and advice how to stop and ive a happy life,
Hey Matty,
You are right in what you say it is a very destroying addiction! I have battled with it for 10 years and am now 26, i even gambled today and lost the last money i had when i promised myself i wouldn't! i cancelled all my online accounts even called the bank to see if they could a block on me using them for gambling companies and they couldn't!
you find yourself lying and covering your tracks so people don't find out. Knowing that you have a problem is the first step and that you have plucked up the courage to write on here is a good starting point. Gambling is a very secretive and lonely addiction and it can go unnoticed. Have you spoken to friends and family about it?
You are still a young lad and have your whole life ahead of you! I would suggest trying to put something in place for the Gambling? Maybe the Gym? or another Hobby. I have just taken up Tennis i am hopeless but just means im not stuck in front of my laptop with the temptation to gamble.
I look forward to hearing your progress mate we are all fighting for the same thing!
You can do it pal 🙂
Sean
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