Hi all, im doddy,48 yrs old and have just admitted to my family that im a gambling addict.
ive been gambling since my first real job at 18 and for all these yrs since ive never had a problem, but over the last few yrs ive gambled more and more and today my world crashed down.
my wife and i are in the start of renegotiating our Morgage rate and today i got a call to say that due to my gambling no lender will touch us, i knew this day was due but always thought i could get myself out of this mess but how wrong was i. Its the hardest chat ive had to have with her and to start with it went ok but due to my denial things got heated and she rightly thru me out.
ive sworn to myself that i will change but maybe need help to do so.
Hi Doddy ,
Welcome to the forum and well done for posting and acknowledging things , it's not easy but it has to come out in the end and being honest with yourself and the people around you will help you in your recovery.
Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.
Take it easy and take things one day at a time, there's always a lot of hope and support available and you are never alone with it all.
Kirk
Forum admin
Hi Doddy.
I recently listened to Allen Carr book about quitting gambling. Was better listening on audio than reading as words hit home better. I would highly recommend giving it a listen or a read
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