Hi new to the site. so yesterday after about 15years of gambling i told my gf about my addiction  and that I lost over 70k and today is first day in very long time I haven’t gambledÂ
Was nice talking to you in chat today, get yourself signed up to gamstop and ring those numbers holly gave you.Â
Stay strong and remember there's people out there who can help and support you.
Stace
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I admitted I had a problem and have just decided to do something about it. I registered with gamcare bk in 2015 although never commited to it would just have a look at forums and leave. Last week I decided I had enough of the lying, guilt I was feeling and finacially wasnt giving the best I could to my Children. I hate too think how many thousands I've wasted over the last 10yrs. I have hidden it from every family member and friend. I couldn't take It anymore and decided to come clean to my boyfriend of 3yrs. He was extremely supportive ( thankful I didnt have access to his money). I had my first 1-1 session yesterday. And today braved phoning Stepchange to add debt to my DMP. It was incredibly tough to gain the courage to talk to them and now I feel emotionally shattered but am hoping I will beat the addiction, Im still too ashamed to tell my family and friends but hoping with support I can enjoy life again.Â
Thanks stace good to know people in same boat I can talk toÂ
I feel ashamed as well I don’t want my friends or family knowing how stupid I have been. I need to ring Payplan or StepChange and hope they can help meÂ
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