Hi,
I have thought about doing this for months and months now but never did it. Online slots are just killing me. Started off small but it’s gotten worse and worse and worse. Doing in £500 a day sometimes, to the point now I’m squandering bill money and in debt. My partner doesn’t know about my addiction 🙁 I’d do in a load of money then somehow get a little hit and think ahh it’s ok it comes good in the end.. then I’d put all that back on and more.
enough is enough now. I hate the way it makes me feel and how it’s effecting my health.
so I’ve just signed up to gamcare.
day 1 of being gambling free
Hi,
I've only just started out on this journey as well. Day 5 for me!
The most important thing I've found is making sure you have someone to talk to when you need it, wether that be online or offline. Also, have the used the procedures GamCare has to offer which allow you to block your access to online gambling on your devices? If not, I'd recommend these. Block all avenues.
Good luck with your journey and best wishes!
best advice and support you will get on moving forward is from the staff at the gamcare team they are really knowledgeable and will point you in the right direction to a gamble free life
Hi,
Yours is a very similar story to mine. I’m now on day 24 and it’s getting easier. I’ve confided in a very close trusted friend as there is no way I can tell my partner. We’ve been together 30 odd years with kids, grandkids and I know it would be totally life changing if he knew. Thankfully we have good jobs so there was no debt. I have put all the blocks in place and self excluded from all sites. I have also shut my bank account that I used for gambling.
I feel so much more healthier and able to sleep and also focus better at work. I had a real test last week as I went to a bingo hall for a night out with friends that was organised months ago. Couldn’t believe how many slot machines are now there as I hadn’t gone to a bingo hall for years. Didn’t even feel tempted as it was about catching up and having a good laugh with my friends.
I am enjoying going out spending money on clothes and other items without thinking I need to move some money into my account to gamble with.
Good luck on your journey and believe in yourself that you can do this.
We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You can also contact us for free on 0808 80 20 133. If you would like to find out more about the service before you start, including information on confidentiality, please click below. Call recordings and chat transcripts are saved for 28 days for quality assurance.
