I haven't posted for a few days, I have gambled away £400 in the last two days after going 6 days gamble free. I am sick of pressing the self destruct button. I am chasing my losses and everytime I try to stop my brain says another bet and you might win it back. I need advise on how to quit. I know ultimately its down to me but I am finding it very difficult to stop. I am feeling very low today and sick at the thought of doing this to my family. I have gambled money I had saved up, I now only have enough left to see me until the end of the month. Going to try posting and reading everyday again. I am also going to download some puzzle games as an alternative to placing bets with money I don't have. Back to Day 1
I feel for you I've been in the Same situation as you it's makes you feel sick to the stomach & you keep thinking why have I done this again!!!! But please stay strong you can do this, gambling is a horrible addiction which a lot of people don't understand but by staying strong & positive you can get through this
Thanks Paul. Unfortunately I have this illness for life. I am the one with the power to quit, onwards and upwards. Trying to stay positive. I need to beat this for a better future.
Your post is exactly the same as mine, i haven't gambled as much but it might as well be £00000000 if you know what i mean, please stay strong,iknow EXACTLY how you feel at the moment.
We all have this illness with us it's a horrible thing to carry around with us all the time it really gets me down sometimes but we can't let it take over, I've taken up cooking to help me get over it & take my mind of it, it's helping a few more weeks I will be like Gordon Ramsey or was it Gordon Bennett I can't remember lol
Thanks for your comments. It's a day to day struggle to fight this, lots of football on today which would usually mean a football bet however I am staying away as I know what one small bet can lead to. My one and only option is to stop for good in order to get my life back on track!! I am dreading looking at my bank statement and all the gambling transactions, how embarrassing! Still feeling vulnerable. I had to take out a payday loan which is also depressing me, how low can I get? Enough is enough, need to stay away.
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