Giving up today

Hi Drw85

i use netnanny which can be used for both ipad and iphone. It costs around £30 which it can then be used on up to 10 devices. £30 isnt a lot considering how much money is wouldnt actually stop you from spending. I have had it installed since last january and thankfully i havent gambled online in around a year now. Its just the bookies and casinos that dragged me back in. Buying netanny will be the best purchase you make for a long time trust me.

Good luck

Dan

http://www.gamcare.org.uk/forum/blocking-software-0

Hi bud here's a link to the software that gamcare user's have said are good.

Thank you. Will see how I go but if I can't stop then blocking gambling sites is my next move.

I know it's a very small victory but I have not gambled today, didn't so much as look at a betting site or any odds. That was with decent football fixtures as well which is the main lure for me.

I will admit I felt a bit on edge to start with watching the game. But as the game went on the biggest feeling was one of relief that I did not have any of my money on the line.

I'm not stupid enough to think I've beaten it already but coming on here and admitting it was getting out of control has been a big step.

I look forward to posting 31 days gambling free at the end of jan. The next big step will be the weekend where there will be lots of sport happening.

Regards to everyone

Drw

It's nice to see I am not the only one with a problem as it sometimes feels like it. I am a online gambler and am in around 7000 debt. Stopped today and have self excluded from my regular casinos. Can't stop feeling extremely disappointed in myself as the penny has finally dropped. Hoping to chat to people on here and share our stories. I did come clean about my problem 6 months ago and my loving wife bailed me out. Sadly had a major relapse over Xmas and do not want to ask for her help this time. No this is not only down to embarrassment etc, it's down to me changing my grip and taking responsibility for what I have done and regrouping so the grip of gambling has gone. Luckily I do have a reasonable job and will with control pay all debts of within a year as long as I do not gamble and work all the hours my job allows.

There is nothing "over-dramatic" about people coming on here and sharing their experiences and advice. Please remember we are all talking to people we do not know in real life so need to respect what we are listening to and the fact that people are being brave enough to start facing their problems. There is nothing "over-dramatice" in stating the fact that there is no happy ending to carrying on gambling. Some of us have witnessed awful things with this.

Hi all

Just a general comment that I can usually tell those that will find the advice "over dramatic" Im not having a go as I care about everyone here

They will post once or twice and then I have that sixth sense that they are thinking blimey I didnt ask for the spanish inquisition 🙂

I understand that they are admitting a problem and its not a comfort zone. However if it was as easy as Im just going to stop now it would not be called an addiction and there would be little need for this site.

I dont know what they were expecting...Oh you just say no...Oh do I?...yes you just say no!.. Oh ok I will just stop then...easy and as casual as that....NOT

Its way more serious than that and an addiction that requires learning and real understanding. Im saying that the reasons that brought you here are the reasons it was totally beyond your control.

It takes more than willpower. There was an interesting video from a tv personality who said he dealt with his own demons but didnt lecture or talk to people about gambling until he sensed they were ready for acceptance and understanding. Before then, the stress and the bad feeling would all come back on him like he was some sort of preaching killjoy. Theres a line to be walked for my own peace of mind. Ive had active gamblers get angry with me when Ive suggested a problem. Gamblers wailing, waving their money and giving an running commentry on how much they are losing...yet when I said "take care" they get very angry with me

Strange but thats the power of an addiction and indeed the illness of the mind

I take the view that when on the forum people deserve the truth even if its difficult for them to handle at first. I sometimes tone it down but then other posters are more direct.

Its not about treating people like babies. It the understanding that relapses can and will happen without blocks support and monitoring.

I wish it was as easy as just saying no

Best wishes to everyone on the forum