Been gambling for the past 6 months started off betting on small accumulators.
But that all changed when i came across a live casino game called crazy time. It only took 1 bet and i've been hooked ever sinceÂ
I've lost around 10k (could be more) i've been selling my personal belongings just to lose the money 5 mins after selling them.
Struggle to sleep most nights and stay awake on payday just so i can bet and have literally zero in my account by the time its bright oustside just a few hours later.Â
Worst i've ever felt was lastnight after losing 4k in just under 2 hours that i just won a few days earlier and i cant keep going this way. Lying to my girlfriend about why i cant see her a certain day saying im too tired but in reality its cause i've lost all my money till next paycheck and im afraid to tell her the truth cause i hate myself and dont want her to hate me too.
Looking for any advice i can get right now
Hello Gb1996
Welcome to the Forum where you will connect with others in Recovery from problem gambling. Many people find it very useful to get advice and support on how to deal with the impact of gambling harm and I hope you can to.
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In the meantime, please continue to Post here on the Forum and know that you are no longer alone.
Best
Amanda
Forum Admin.
First, admit you have a problem. Second, seek treatment: go into recovery mode. You will make it through this dark tunnel, if you can just head in the right direction. The hardest thing for me and I think for most problem gamblers, is that it is so very very difficult to let go of the notion that you can get yourself out of the hole with more gambling. If you can accept that more gambling is not the answer then you will succeed. Best wishes.
Hi Gb,
The first challenge that you must achieve is to get paid and keep it. That's step 1.Â
Step 2 is to eliminate gambling as a method of recouping the 10K.
Free your mind. Don't be a prisoner. People do life sentences for mistakes they have made in their life and spend their whole life behind bars. You've lost some money but it's not the end of the world. You can turn things around. Look in the mirror and don't allow yourself to be controlled by gambling impulses.Â
If you want to be a millionaire, that's fine, but there are plenty of ways to achieve it without having a crazy time on crazy time. It's a lottery! Leave it alone.Â
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