Hi guys,
I'm 18 and currently a uni student; I don't have a lot of money. I always think that if I get a big win I'll be able to treat my girlfriend and family, and that's what motivates me. I started off just gambling about a tenner a week. It slowly increased to about 20, which I was okay with. I've always put money on the football as its what I know. About a month ago I started putting some money on this online horse racing thing. Again starting off small. Then for some stupid reason in the spurr of the moment I transferred 1000 pounds from my savings (which my parents gave me for my second and third years at uni), and stuck it on a horse. It lost. This got completely out of hand and before I knew it I was down 5000. I wasn't getting any sleep. I would shake and just sit in disbelief. Luckily I went back to the football, gambled another few thousand and I managed to get my money back. I shook it off, pretended that it didn't matter as I wasn't any worse off, and didn't tell ANYONE. Still nobody knows now.
Then, two days ago, I decided to do the same again and lost another 1000. I've managed to win 500 back, and at this point I now accept that I am severely addicted and need to stop before my luck runs out and I lose everything. Ironically, I found this website as my betting company emailed me in concern about my deposit levels.
So that's me... any advice?
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I can't really add much to what Joydivider has posted. Very articulate.
I can only offer encouragement and tell you that you can rid yourself of this addiction. You must seek help quickly via Gamcare. Put online blockers on gambling sites. Consider putting your finances in the hands of a trusted relative for a while to prent you having gambling "ammunition".
I'm 126 days gambling free. That's not a boast. It's me wanting to say that my head is a lot clearer now I'm not gambling. Life is better without this devil riding on my back. Your life will be better too.
Best Wishes.
Massive thanks for your comments and support. I haven't gambled since my post, about 11 days ago now. I've blocked my account and I'm feeling much happier already. Feeling like there is a huge weight off my shoulders. I've discussed things with close friends and I am lucky to have such a supportive network.
Thanks again guys
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