Hi,
I’ve struggled with gambling for years now, ever since I turned 18 I would gamble all the time. Lockdown hit and I found my gambling out of control and myself in debt. I’ve managed to stop gambling via skybet etc but have found myself replacing that type of gambling with what sounds childish but fifa points. It gives me the same thrill of gambling as I’m gambling my money for better players. I am in desperate need to kick this habit as it has and is continuing to ruin my life and those around me
Hello Gaw357,
Welcome to the forum, it is good that you've introduced yourself here and told us a little about your issue with gaming.
You've already taken steps to move on from gambling but now have found gaming is becoming a similar problem for you. You might like to look at a GamCare blog post that includes some guidance on ways to limit your spending on gaming. These include methods that are easier to implement if you allow someone else to support your efforts by allowing them to set parental controls on your devices. Perhaps there is someone close to you that you might feel able to talk with about the issue, incase they could help you in these ways:
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/blog/gaming-safety/
GamCare offers free appointments if you'd like some professional support for your recovery, please feel welcome to call us on freephone 0808 8020 133 or on our Live Chat if you'd like to talk about any of this.
Take care,
Adam.
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