Hi,Â
I’ve been gambling for the last 14 years of my life. It started off with £5 on the football, but now I’ve got to the point of £100’s on horses removed link Also £2 spins in the bookies, not too clever.Â
I did manage to stop around a year ago when my girlfriend fell pregnant. I stopped for around three months, until my son was born. Then I couldn’t stop, I’ve been trying to save to along her to be off for a year with my son, but I’ve gambled and gambled to do this.Â
Then three months ago I suddenly lost my younger brother, this hit me hard and found myself gambling every day just to pass time and to make myself to feel better. In this time, I’ve had to borrow 2K from family to live. Luckily I have a good job that pays well, so I will have paid them back by Christmas and be able to live comfortable still.Â
Yesterday I thought enough is enough and blocked all bank cards, so they can’t be used and limited the cash I can take out.Â
I feel like just putting it into words I feel better.
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So here goes to the rest of my life, it’s been a tough 24 hours so far.Â
Hi Letsgo similar story to yours but I’m a female who started playing the odd fiver on bingo which then led to hundreds of pounds a week on online slots. Finally decided earlier this week enough is enough. It was stressing me out so much juggling funds into my gambling account. This week I have shut the account down and moved everything to our joint account. My husband was aware I played bingo occasionally but cannot bring myself to tell him about the level my gambling has reached. Fortunately we both have good jobs and no debts and I feel so ashamed to be in this position. So far have not had any urges to gamble as I no longer have my gambling account. Have self excluded on all sites I used. I am waking up feel proud of myself and feel so disgusted with myself for getting to this stage.Â
Good luck in your journey and please be strong.
Hi
I like many did not stop gambling from day one walking in to the recovery.
Every time I went back to gambling it was important to understand what my emotional trigger was.
At times I felt so vulnerable that I needed more than one meeting per week.
The amount of time and effort I put in to the recovery was well worth while.
In time I was able to stop my self from escaping to my unhealthy habits.
It was very healthy and important to learn how to heal my pains and reduce my fears.
Please do not give up on your self.
Dave L
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