im a CG and im flurting with the abyss , saved a bit , had good bonus and other income come in so got a grand saved up after bills , and i also bought a holiday for me and young family and a new i phone so thats all normal purchasing but being a CG im keeping a sneaky £300 in my pocket just to flirt with FOTB i work and live in city center so bookies everywhere , why im a gambling im a CG its not going end well but i been in bookies 3 days in a row after work and i just know one of these days ill do it all , it was almost last night in cor**l and £300 cash quickly turned into my last £60 and the heart beat was raging , sweats coming , higher stakes chasing and almost knew when i was feeding bank notes in it was going end bad , luckily last couple of spins i won won £350 and did walk but already im thinking i want another go , then i loose the 350£ that do my savings , i need to draw courage from you guys and the struggles a CG face , i only gotta read other posts to know what can happen but i can,t stop i get withdawal symptons , im drawn into a bookies like a magnet and i know im not talking big money like others but its relavent to me a grand stil a grand , i done well to save and should be for my gf and baby or just bloody save it for a rainy day as, cuz life is expensive and stressful always good to have a buffer but anyways just wanted to say , thanks for sharing your struggles and god help us x
Hi Spraggy2014,
Thank you for your post. Your story tells it all; it seems you’ve been struggling with your gambling problem for a long time even though you joined the forum in 2014.
As you realise, gambling problem is difficult to try to stop it by yourself. Most people need professional help to do that. Thus I’m wondering whether you’ll consider some counselling support from us, in case you haven’t had one yet.
If so, then I suggest that you contact our free phone Helpline on: 0808 8020 133, and speak to one of our advisers regarding your referral.
An adviser can also discuss your gambling problem with you, and advise you on more strategies to help overcome your problematic gambling, and will sign post you to various charitable organisations if he/ she thinks you’ll benefit from their services.
I hope you continue to read the posts from this forum for strength and encouragement. Trying to stop is not easy but, it’s doable, and you can do it!
I wish you all the best in your recovery, and pls. keep posting.
Kind regards,
Beatrice.
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