40 years of gambling.

Chasing losses destroyed my peace as I was so determined I forgot about reality.Hope that all the Banks introduce the option of blocking gambling sites.This news will hurt the bookies as they are well aware who their chasing customers are.Customers who keep depositing when losing are your problem gamblers.Very easily identified.

Hi all not been on for a while really struggling at moment, been gambling a few times a week for the last 12 months lost a lot and won sometimes . Just been out shopping on my own and ended up losing £800 pounds I'm so gutted and carnt afford the loss some new years eve . But I've made a big decision I'm good stop and this time for good it's new years day tomorrow and that's day 1 for me , I've talked to my partner as things haven't been to good for last few months and we both agree a new start is needed . I thought I was in some sort of control and I'm realising I'm losing control , once I start gaming now I carnt stop, not even if I win , I've lost all control , as in the past I could walk away now it's never enough . I know what i have to do and im going for it . I would be gratful for any encouragement and help , maybe we can help each other . Its going to be a difficult start to the year and it's going to talk all my will power and strength but I've have a enough I want a life back . I'm not going to chase my losses ill have to live with it talk it on the chin . I hope everyone has good new year gamble free !!!! . I'm going to be posting here every night for the next 12 months , that's my target 12 months free . Thanks loz.

hi mate

just read your last post on Marcellas post,and it mirrors myself

been gambling since about 12 years old

struggled to give up

am on gamstop so dont play online,baned from all bookies but the last few months have been gambling in agc (arcades) lost 850 today so skint now

went to the office to ask to be self excluded was told i have to come back after 24 hours with copy of passport etc,why they have to make it so difficult to self exclude

i start again tm day one

so i have printed out the docs and have to go back tm to ban myself

Hi mate yeah I am the same , I'm barred from all bookies near my house and have online blocks but I've started going into arcades , well one arcacade in particular and have been losing a lot of money each week . I'm going in next week to self exclude I just wanna stop now it's been a life time of hurt and I've had enough . Its day one for us both I hope we can both do this I'm giving it my best shot this time , I'm not chasing my £ 800 even though that's what I'm thinking about but I know it will just lead to more debt and losses in the future stopping is the only way forward now , I hope you can stop gambling mate and get a life a life without gambling , good luck buddy .

Hey loz.
Thanks for your post on my thread. The losses are gone, we can't change that, so we need to let them go. I know things are hard for you right now but focus on staying gf and it will get better. I have tried half heartedly in the past to give up. Now I am focusing all my energy on beating this disease. You can do the same. If you have debt, don't let it get out of control, get advice on it. Know your triggers and know how to deal with them. Keep posting and keep winning the battle.
All the best for the coming year.