At rock bottom

I can sympathise with you I am the same keep saying that’s it and it’s as if it’s beyond my control I gamble all night trying to win back losses don’t sleep and the next day having lost a ridiculous amount of money I feel so low it’s unreal I don’t know how I can carry on.

I have been looking for a way of making it impossible for me to do it.

joined Gamstop ,didn’t work (I use non GameStop sites)

have looked for an app that I can’t turn off on iPhone ( as far as I can find out doesn’t exist)

told my mum and was hoping the shame would stop me (it didn’t)

a gambling stop on the bank card also doesn’t work with the non gamstop sites

A few days ago I asked for my bank account to be cancelled and not replaced until I call.

you may think ,well you will just call!! 
ah, no I hate using the phone,it’s not something I will do at the end of the day which is when I gamble)

still though I have a revolut account and I can transfer using internet banking and having closed the revolut account down when I cancelled my card unfortunately I found out that in literally 1 minute you can log back on and reinstall the card within seconds,it remembers you !! And this list me 800 the night before last 😕

so now I have closed down all internet banking (with help of hsbc)

now this may not be an option for everyone, how will you eat?

I have 2 jobs and one job pays cash so I can pay for things with the cash and my direct debits will still come out of the bank

this option may not work for everyone as not everyone has an extra cash pay job or hates the phone so much that they won’t just phone and reinstall Mobil banking but this may work for me.I am hopeful 

I just need a couple of months to break the habit ,and yes I’ve broken it before when I joined gamstop, before I discovered non gamstop sites.

Having gone through what I’ve gone through now I must must remember there is no such thing as one little flutter for me,,I literally cannot stop .

I hope you find a solution,I’m afraid my willpower has not been enough 

I can relate to your struggle; it feels like a constant battle, and despite the promises to quit, it seems beyond control. Nights are spent chasing losses, sleep is elusive, and the aftermath leaves a profound sense of despair. The quest for a foolproof barrier has led to joining Gamstop, sharing with family, and exploring various options, all seemingly ineffective.

Attempts to implement controls, like a gambling block on the bank card, have proven futile with non-Gamstop sites. Even the exposure of the issue to family, hoping for a deterrent effect, fell short. Seeking technological solutions, such as an unturnoffable app on the iPhone, proved elusive. Cancelling the bank account appeared to be a promising step, yet the possibility of a quick reactivation via phone remains a lingering concern.

Recent disappointments, like the experience with the Revolut <a href=" removed link " target="_blank" rel="noopener">account, highlight the resilience of the addiction. Even shutting down internet banking required extra measures, acknowledging that not everyone has the luxury of a cash-paying job or a similar aversion to phone usage.

In a bid to break the cycle, closing all internet banking accounts has become a drastic yet hopeful measure. Despite potential challenges like arranging for meals without online access, the determination to sever ties with gambling remains strong. Reflecting on past successes with Gamstop, it's essential to reinforce the understanding that there's no room for a "little flutter"; complete abstinence seems to be the only viable path. The focus now is on building a foundation of sustained willpower and seeking support to overcome this challenging journey.