Hello im new and struggling.

Hi @Rnb123,

Welcome to the GamCare Forum and for sharing your post.

I am sorry you are going through a really tough time at the moment, you are not alone in the way gambling can occupy daily lives for people. There is plenty of support available to you and you have made a really positive step today by posting your story.

Please feel free to contact the GamCare Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or Netline to explore the additional support available to you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you would like to talk to one of the GamCare HelpLine advisers.

I would encourage you to make an appointment with your GP surrounding your mental health and any other feelings you may be experiencing due to gambling.

This is also the details for shelter for some free housing advice: https://www.shelter.org.uk/

Keep posting and sharing with the forum so you can also benefit from the support avaialble. 

Helen

Forum Admin.

Posted by: Rnb123

So I've had a problem with gambling for about 5 years now.

I'm always broke,I've always worked full time work for the last 9 years and I'm always broke.

Sometimes I ask myself wheres my money gone.

Sometimes I sit here and say what's the point in life?

I'm constantly having sickness from work due to mental health issues.

I take 100mg sertraline.

My ex girlfriend kicked me out of my house and I am currently sleeping on a mates sofa.

I feel detached from reality.

I need desperate help.

I am an addict to gambling.

Horse racing,slots.

I am behind on my bills.

This needs to stop.

Please god help me.

Please everyone support each other.

After reading some of the forums I have cut up all my bank cards so I can't access cash.

I have put gambling block on my bank accounts so I can't gamble online.

 

Hi R,

I agree with Helen that your priority should be making an appointment with your GP around your mental health.

Secondly I think there is a strong sense of acceptance in your post. Accepting that whilst gambling is your choice to do so, it is now a choice that has spiralled out of control and is now having a big impact on your life. 

Thirdly; stick at it at work, I personally would not mention gambling to your bosses however your work may offer an ‘Employee Support Programme’ or equivalent which is confidential help for everyday problems in life. Worth a try?

I think your post clearly outlines that professional help is a great option for you and calling up GamCare can help with that. I have recently too cut up my debit card and have been put forward for counselling/therapy. 

As others will tell you, you need Time, Access to Money and Location to gamble. Put barriers up against these and gambling becomes more difficult to perform. 

I am on day 1 of non-gambling after a successful streak of almost a year, but this time I have targeted the very trigger that made me relapse. Anyway; very best of Luck in your recovery R. 

Change will only happen if you successfully break the habit.