Gambling Problem - Compulsive

I have not previously kept a ‘Diary’ and now relish the opportunity to be honest about excessive gambling. 

I have gambled since 18, my first job leaving school was working in a betting office. It started out fun, the odd bet and few pounds into the FOBT machines. Early on I realised it was an issue, countless times losing more than I can afford and scraping through until next months pay. 

I gambled on/off until I was 24, banning myself from my local betting offices and online websites helped reduce the amount of time spent gambling but I always found a way for the odd bet. 

Throughout the last 2 years, it has got to the point where it’s a problem, losing crazy amounts of money even after winning on the machines. It’s truly the buzz from gambling and not the wins. You become a different person within those moments of relapse finding it hard to control your emotions due to chasing losses etc 

Now, I am stronger than ever to turn it around. I  have to. Time to understand that it’s time to move forward, create short peiod goals and hope for the best. I look forward to life without gambling.