So today is the day, after a long 10 years of gambling beating me, I am stopping. I need as much support and ideas that i can get, any tips and ways to keep my mind off please share!
My gambling first started when I was around 18 years old and walked into a bookies with my cousin. I found it exciting, but very soon after I found he was encouraging me to go in them with him, I would be the one putting in £50 whilst he stood there watching.
Soon I was joining up online and the rest is just that, I've put in absolutely thousands of pounds, I've borrowed more tha I can afford, I've had good paid jobs and spent every single penny of my wages on slots. I've not seen a single penny in years, well other than the odd grand or 2 win online, which is what I chase, but of course that's only a minor amount back of what I've already deposited over the years, then I will put in even more trying to get that win again. My partner made the worst mistake of getting credit cards, i keep on at him all the time for me to use them and he gives in, weekly I owe him hundreds, then if I do win I only end up paying back my debt to him anyway. We now have 3 children, my partner takes control of Bill's and food shops, so my children are happy and provided for, but thabkngod they are too little to understand (all 4 and under) they could have so much more. And that's all down to this hideous addiction.
So this morning I've been in touch with gam Care, being referred to an organisation within the next couple of days, I've excluded myself from every single site I'm joined to. This is the end of it for me. Please show support and tell me theres light at the end of the tunnel! Tia
Hi Tia, there is a way out and you can do it and control your gambling. I’m touched by your story as it resonates with me. I’m 90 days gf and have been using a lot of my time learning a foreign language on a free app and exercising. I still have a urge to gamble but I no longer feel trapped and in a dark place.
Excluding yourself from online gambling is a great step and I’m proud of you!
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Good luck Tia, you’ve been very brave and taken the first steps to recovery. Admitting you have a problem is a great start.
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