Hello
I am new here. I am a single mum and have really been struggling with online gambling. To the point where I spent all my wages in a day.Â
Its the summer holidays and my teenage son wants to do so many things which I now can't afford as I threw away all my hard earned money.Â
I cried all night last night and hit rock bottom. I finally admitted I have a problem told a friend and excluded myself from all gambling sites.Â
It doesn't help though as it feels too late, since I am now visiting food banks to get us through. I hate myself.
4 weeks to pay day and over a grand spent on nothing but stupid slots.
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Hi (@dystnhwe24)
Thanks for posting. It not always an easy thing to do to admit to a gambling problem. You have taken a very brave step. The forum is a great supportive space and I hope you get some replies from others that help you on your road to recovery.
If you need to please also come and have a chat on the Helpline where one of our advisers can spend some time talking to you about all the support and help there is out there for overcoming a gambling addiction. Please don't feel alone.
Best wishes
Forum Admin
Its tough but it can be beaten ive done 6 months g/f around 3 times and longest ive been g/f around two years you have to fight it everyday it does get easier however life throws things at u and make mistakes im still learning i know exactly what this addiction can do to you have to be prepared ive done it before and will do it again fortunately i dont have much debt and im aware where it could lead toÂ
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