I am in a job I unhappy at and have reduced my hours and have therefore earn less income, so that’s when I started to gamble and I know it sounds daft but I thought I could get some extra cash each month, I was lucky and had a few wins at first which took the pressure off.
but when I lost I would be in a worse place, I have definitely lost money which has made me depressed and trapped, i am embarrassed about gambling and haven’t told anyone I feel I am dealing with this by myself I know I need to stop and have now rang the help line and have blocked myself. From the gambling sites I know it’s a problem and it’s ruining my life and my happiness
I know I need to stop and I want to stop the answer to my problems isn’t gambling
today is a step and I thought I would share it on here I have read some of the other stories and it’s nice to know I’m not alone
my hope for the future is I stay away from gambling online and I find a job where I am happy and earn enough money to live life to the fullest, and can put this behind me
Hi,
well done to you for recognising that this is not the answer and you need to stop now before you go to very dark places with this very dangerous addiction,I can relate to what you are saying you are not alone in this,self exclude from all bookmakers in your area,hand over and stop any credit cards,trusted person to help manage your money,stay banned online,try and change any aspect of your life that you are not happy with, employment in this country is difficult I know I’ve been out of full time work for six months and although one or two things are in the pipeline gambling trying to make an income is near on impossible, talk about your problem that is the best way do not try and bury it because it will come back and bite very hard, I’ve relapsed recently and very very nearly cost me my marriage my home and my family this is how dangerous this addiction is,try and understand how your brain is not working as a non addictive person and do all your can not to gamble,this has been hanging around me for twenty years and now I’m owning it and will deal with it for good going forward it’s going yo take self discipline and time but for me the red light is firmly planted in my head,I wish you all the best and hope you can over come this and find other employment so you are not trapped in this dangerous game of chasing money.
steve
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