Hello all,Â
I'm Chris a 37yr old male that has decided to admit I have a gambling problem. I have gambled for years but over the last 2 years it has taken over my life and almost lost everything. I was caught out yesterday due to the lies being exposed. The lies I made to aquire money to gamble with because this time I'm bound to win the jackpot.Â
We all know that jackpot never comes so we are chasing a win. In all honesty I am glad it's out there as I would have carried this on if not. I need help as I would spend every minute and every penny gambling. I have put myself in huge debt as I have constantly gambled my money thinking if I gamble and win I can pay it all off, instead of chipping away at the debt.Â
The lies I have told family and my partner are terrible and some thing I will have to live with forever. I want to be a better person and quit this horrendous habit.Â
Today is day 1, I have self excluded from online gambling sites and I have signed up here for support. Along side that I will be looking at sorting my finances. I am a broken person but want to be the best version of myself for everyone but more importantly me.Â
I would spend everything I could a month on gambling on the online slots. Its time to stop.Â
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Chris
Hi Chris.Â
I'm in the same boat. I've been in denial thinking it was all normal and healthy, but it's an addiction and has taken over my life.
I'm always thinking about it.
I've taken some steps today to limit things. I don't want anyone in my life to find out, but I do want to change before it's too late.
Time for a fresh start!!
Good luck with your Journey mate! Sounds like you have taken the right steps for success, if you feel that urge, Just take a minute and have some Deep breaths 🙂
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-J
@startingagain87 it's the scariest thing and a cycle you continue til your found out. I have destroyed peoples lies through it. And the shame I feel now that everybody knows is the worst.
Self exclude yourself from online sites, ban yourself from shops. I feel like a weight has been lifted now its out there and I have to prove myself to everyone. I will not be going back to that dark place.
You need to stop or you will ruin your life, just being on here shows you want to stop. I hope your journey is a success
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