So today is the day I decided I'm going to quit. Ive said this many times before but today feels different.
I have been gambling for around 5 years and lost thousands of pounds, got myself into debt, had arguments with my loved ones, gambling is ruining my life and I need it to stop. Ive come here for help, I need support but daren't tell my family members how nad its really got. I am angry and embarrassed at myself, I hate myself. I just want to change my life around, for the past year I've just wanted that one big win, to pay of my debts but obviously it never came and never will. I know its going to be difficult but I will try to post every week a new update, this will hopefully help me stop. Does anybody have any suggestions what I can do, Im starting to get desperate, im struggling to pay off loans and direct debits I am a mess at the moment. Please help
Thanks, David.
Hi David,
19days ago I was in your same position. I would recommend signing up with gamstop, this will stop online gambling. Contact StepChange regarding your debt. They are brilliant. You can also access free counselling if you ring the Gamcare helpline and speak to them.
Well done on coming on here. Today is your first day of recovery.
Take care,
Sarah
Hello David,
Welcome to the forum. This addiction is tough and you have to go after recovery with real effort or you'll keep on gambling. I also spent many years with the thought of giving up but i wasn't ready and that ment it carried on. A month off here and there was all i ever managed and 99% of the time that was on the back of a big loss that stopped me being able to do it anyway.
That's not to say you can't stop. You can, it just takes a lot of work and effort. If you're really ready to stop this do yourself a favour and read the first post of the board i'll link below. Its a great starting place to get into the way you will be feeling and what you can and should do to help yourself to stop.
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/forum/want-do-something-read-2
All the best.
I know the feeling my life is in a mess atm. Get yourself on the gamcare chatroom there you will find others who experience the pain your going through with Gambling
re Johnny
Thanks for your comments everyone. I'll make sure I update you on how I get on, I successfully registered for Gamstop this morning before work which feels like a huge relief. Have a good day everyone.
David
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